US Bridges

Alered Mill Road over Sharp Mountain Creek

Good

Pickens County, Georgia · 4 MI SW of Jasper · Structure no. 000000022750110

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alered Mill Road over Sharp Mountain Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Alered Mill Road over Sharp Mountain Creek in Pickens County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAlered Mill Road
CrossesSharp Mountain Creek
Location4 MI SW of Jasper
RouteCounty Highway 98
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.41676, -84.45503
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic360 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alered Mill Road over Sharp Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alered Mill Road over Sharp Mountain 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Alered Mill Road over Sharp Mountain Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alered Mill Road over Sharp Mountain Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Alered Mill Road over Sharp Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.