US Bridges

SR 201 over Tanyard Creek

Good

Whitfield County, Georgia · In NE Tunnel Hill · Structure no. 000000031350970

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,160
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 201 over Tanyard Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 201 over Tanyard Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 4,160 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,225 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesSR 201
CrossesTanyard Creek
LocationIn NE Tunnel Hill
RouteState Highway 201
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.85963, -85.03503
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,160 (2024)
Projected traffic4,225 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$11.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 201 over Tanyard Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 201 over Tanyard 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 201 over Tanyard Creek carry?

About 4,160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 201 over Tanyard Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 201 over Tanyard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.