US Bridges

Shoal Creek Road over Shoal Creek

Good

Spalding County, Georgia · 5 MI W of Griffin · Structure no. 000000025550360

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shoal Creek Road over Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Shoal Creek Road over Shoal Creek in Spalding County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesShoal Creek Road
CrossesShoal Creek
Location5 MI W of Griffin
RouteCounty Highway 202
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.25691, -84.36279
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic420 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shoal Creek Road over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shoal Creek Road over Shoal 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 2024.

How much traffic does Shoal Creek Road over Shoal Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shoal Creek Road over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Shoal Creek Road over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.