Merrill Drive over Etowah River
GoodLumpkin County, Georgia · Cp Merrill Land Strip · Structure no. DAPTRABEN0M0315
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Merrill Drive over Etowah River is a steel truss - thru carrying Merrill Drive over Etowah River in Lumpkin County, Georgia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merrill Drive over Etowah River built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merrill Drive over Etowah River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Merrill Drive over Etowah River carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Merrill Drive over Etowah River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Merrill Drive over Etowah River?
It is owned by the Army.