US Bridges

SR 191 over Scull Shoal Creek

Good

Madison County, Georgia · 4 MI NE of Danielsville · Structure no. 000000019550630

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 191 over Scull Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 191 over Scull Shoal Creek in Madison County, Georgia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 191
CrossesScull Shoal Creek
Location4 MI NE of Danielsville
RouteState Highway 191
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.1587, -83.16422
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2024)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 191 over Scull Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 191 over Scull Shoal 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 191 over Scull Shoal Creek carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 191 over Scull Shoal Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 191 over Scull Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.