Yonah Dam RD over Panther Creek
FairPosted for loadStephens County, Georgia · 6.9 MI N of Toccoa · Structure no. 000000025750390
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yonah Dam RD over Panther Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Yonah Dam RD over Panther Creek in Stephens County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Yonah Dam RD over Panther Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Yonah Dam RD over Panther 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Yonah Dam RD over Panther Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Yonah Dam RD over Panther Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Yonah Dam RD over Panther Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.