S. Hamilton Street over Drowning Bear Creek
FairWhitfield County, Georgia · In South Dalton · Structure no. 000000031300590
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
S. Hamilton Street over Drowning Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S. Hamilton Street over Drowning Bear Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.
It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S. Hamilton Street over Drowning Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is S. Hamilton Street over Drowning Bear 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does S. Hamilton Street over Drowning Bear Creek carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is S. Hamilton Street over Drowning Bear Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns S. Hamilton Street over Drowning Bear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.