US Bridges

Dawnville Road over Coahulla Creek

FairPosted for load

Whitfield County, Georgia · 4 MI NE of Dalton · Structure no. 000000031300680

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,850
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dawnville Road over Coahulla Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dawnville Road over Coahulla Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,035 by 2031. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDawnville Road
CrossesCoahulla Creek
Location4 MI NE of Dalton
RouteCounty Highway 1582
CountyWhitfield County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.80752, -84.90871
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,850 (2024)
Projected traffic10,035 by 2031
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$774,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dawnville Road over Coahulla Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dawnville Road over Coahulla 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Dawnville Road over Coahulla Creek carry?

About 6,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dawnville Road over Coahulla Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Dawnville Road over Coahulla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.