US Bridges

Ashmore Barden RD over Cherokee Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Georgia · 8.2 MI SE of Lincolnton · Structure no. 000000018100150

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashmore Barden RD over Cherokee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ashmore Barden RD over Cherokee Creek in Lincoln County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2031. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAshmore Barden RD
CrossesCherokee Creek
Location8.2 MI SE of Lincolnton
RouteCounty Highway 905
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.73844, -82.35308
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2024)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$410,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ashmore Barden RD over Cherokee Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashmore Barden RD over Cherokee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Ashmore Barden RD over Cherokee Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ashmore Barden RD over Cherokee Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ashmore Barden RD over Cherokee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.