US Bridges

High Shoals Road over Raccoon Creek

Good

Paulding County, Georgia · 5 MI NW of Dallas · Structure no. 000000022351010

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Shoals Road over Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying High Shoals Road over Raccoon Creek in Paulding County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHigh Shoals Road
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location5 MI NW of Dallas
RouteCounty Highway 105
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.99722, -84.89524
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was High Shoals Road over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Shoals Road over Raccoon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does High Shoals Road over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is High Shoals Road over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns High Shoals Road over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.