US Bridges

SR 299 over Wauhatchie Branch

Fair

Dade County, Georgia · 6 MI NE of New England · Structure no. 000000008300500

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,310
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 299 over Wauhatchie Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 299 over Wauhatchie Branch in Dade County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSR 299
CrossesWauhatchie Branch
Location6 MI NE of New England
RouteState Highway 299
CountyDade County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.97878, -85.41903
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,310 (2024)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 299 over Wauhatchie Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 299 over Wauhatchie Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 299 over Wauhatchie Branch carry?

About 2,310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 299 over Wauhatchie Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR 299 over Wauhatchie Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.