US Bridges

New High Shoals RD over Big Robinson Creek

Good

Oconee County, Georgia · 2 MI NE of N High Shoals · Structure no. 000000021900180

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,960
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New High Shoals RD over Big Robinson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying New High Shoals RD over Big Robinson Creek in Oconee County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 1,960 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,115 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNew High Shoals RD
CrossesBig Robinson Creek
Location2 MI NE of N High Shoals
RouteCounty Highway 2577
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.83664, -83.47301
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,960 (2024)
Projected traffic2,115 by 2032
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New High Shoals RD over Big Robinson Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is New High Shoals RD over Big Robinson 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does New High Shoals RD over Big Robinson Creek carry?

About 1,960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New High Shoals RD over Big Robinson Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns New High Shoals RD over Big Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.