US Bridges

Vaughn Road over Shoal Creek

Good

Spalding County, Georgia · 6 Miles West of Griffin · Structure no. 000000025550700

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,270
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vaughn Road over Shoal Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vaughn Road over Shoal Creek in Spalding County, Georgia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesVaughn Road
CrossesShoal Creek
Location6 Miles West of Griffin
RouteCounty Highway 2082
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.25924, -84.38815
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,270 (2024)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$15.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vaughn Road over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vaughn 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 Vaughn Road over Shoal Creek carry?

About 2,270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vaughn Road over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Vaughn Road over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.