US Bridges

Lake Katherine RD over Tanyard Creek Trib

Good

Whitfield County, Georgia · 1 MI E of Tunnel Hill · Structure no. 000000031350820

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,060
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Katherine RD over Tanyard Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Katherine RD over Tanyard Creek Trib in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLake Katherine RD
CrossesTanyard Creek Trib
Location1 MI E of Tunnel Hill
RouteCounty Highway 243
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.86015, -85.02987
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,060 (2024)
Projected traffic2,652 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Katherine RD over Tanyard Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Katherine RD over Tanyard Creek Trib 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Katherine RD over Tanyard Creek Trib carry?

About 1,060 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Katherine RD over Tanyard Creek Trib?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Lake Katherine RD over Tanyard Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.