Cherokee Road over Town Creek
FairUpson County, Georgia · In Thomaston · Structure no. 000000029300320
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,420
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherokee Road over Town Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cherokee Road over Town Creek in Upson County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 1,420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,265 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cherokee Road over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherokee Road over Town 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Cherokee Road over Town Creek carry?
About 1,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cherokee Road over Town Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Cherokee Road over Town Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.