US Bridges

SR 2 over Dry Creek

Fair

Walker County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Ft Oglethorpe · Structure no. 000000029500500

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2 over Dry Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,830 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesDry Creek
Location2 MI W of Ft Oglethorpe
RouteState Highway 2
CountyWalker County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.95093, -85.30815
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic13,900 (2024)
Projected traffic19,830 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$281,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Dry 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 SR 2 over Dry Creek carry?

About 13,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 2 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.