US Bridges

Lakemont Drive over Tar Creek

Fair

Whitfield County, Georgia · In SW Dalton · Structure no. 000000031350470

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,470
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakemont Drive over Tar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lakemont Drive over Tar Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 1,470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,445 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLakemont Drive
CrossesTar Creek
LocationIn SW Dalton
RouteCity Street 1520
CountyWhitfield County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.75649, -84.98027
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,470 (2024)
Projected traffic2,445 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakemont Drive over Tar Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakemont Drive over Tar 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 Lakemont Drive over Tar Creek carry?

About 1,470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lakemont Drive over Tar Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lakemont Drive over Tar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.