US Bridges

CR 337 over Scataway Creek

Good

Towns County, Georgia · 5.2 MI E of Hiawassee · Structure no. 000000028150130

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 337 over Scataway Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 337 over Scataway Creek in Towns County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCR 337
CrossesScataway Creek
Location5.2 MI E of Hiawassee
RouteCounty Highway 337
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.94348, -83.66768
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 337 over Scataway Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 337 over Scataway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 337 over Scataway Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 337 over Scataway Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 337 over Scataway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.