Shadyside Drive over Scott Creek
PoorRabun County, Georgia · In W Clayton · Structure no. 000000024150430
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shadyside Drive over Scott Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shadyside Drive over Scott Creek in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shadyside Drive over Scott Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shadyside Drive over Scott Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Shadyside Drive over Scott Creek carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Shadyside Drive over Scott Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Shadyside Drive over Scott Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.