US Bridges

SR 108 over Sharp Mountain Creek

Fair

Pickens County, Georgia · 5 MI S of Jasper · Structure no. 000000022700370

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 108 over Sharp Mountain Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 108 over Sharp Mountain Creek in Pickens County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,520 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,825 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 108
CrossesSharp Mountain Creek
Location5 MI S of Jasper
RouteState Highway 108
CountyPickens County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.40196, -84.42934
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,520 (2024)
Projected traffic6,825 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 108 over Sharp Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 108 over Sharp Mountain 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 108 over Sharp Mountain Creek carry?

About 6,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 108 over Sharp Mountain Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 108 over Sharp Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.