Walnut Valley DR over Yahoola Creek
FairPosted for loadLumpkin County, Georgia · 5.8 MI N of Dahlonega · Structure no. 000000018750130
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut Valley DR over Yahoola Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut Valley DR over Yahoola Creek in Lumpkin County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walnut Valley DR over Yahoola Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walnut Valley DR over Yahoola Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Walnut Valley DR over Yahoola Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Walnut Valley DR over Yahoola Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut Valley DR over Yahoola Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.