US Bridges

Dry Pond Road over Shoals Creek

Good

Walton County, Georgia · 1.3 MI SW of Gratis · Structure no. 000000029750470

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Pond Road over Shoals Creek is a steel culvert carrying Dry Pond Road over Shoals Creek in Walton County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDry Pond Road
CrossesShoals Creek
Location1.3 MI SW of Gratis
RouteCounty Highway 261
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.87306, -83.68121
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Pond Road over Shoals Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Pond Road over Shoals 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 2023.

How much traffic does Dry Pond Road over Shoals Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dry Pond Road over Shoals Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Dry Pond Road over Shoals Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.