US Bridges

Edwards Parkway over Frog Town Creek

FairPosted for load

Lumpkin County, Georgia · 16 MI NE of Dahlonega · Structure no. 000000018750320

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edwards Parkway over Frog Town Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Edwards Parkway over Frog Town Creek in Lumpkin County, Georgia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 59 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesEdwards Parkway
CrossesFrog Town Creek
Location16 MI NE of Dahlonega
RouteCounty Highway 153
CountyLumpkin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.68546, -83.9129
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$256,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edwards Parkway over Frog Town Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Edwards Parkway over Frog Town 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 Edwards Parkway over Frog Town Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Edwards Parkway over Frog Town Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Edwards Parkway over Frog Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.