US Bridges

Old S R 2 over Fightingtown Creek

FairPosted for load

Fannin County, Georgia · 5.5 MI NW of Blue Ridge · Structure no. 000000011100020

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old S R 2 over Fightingtown Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old S R 2 over Fightingtown Creek in Fannin County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesOld S R 2
CrossesFightingtown Creek
Location5.5 MI NW of Blue Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 2329
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.89523, -84.41326
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2024)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old S R 2 over Fightingtown Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old S R 2 over Fightingtown 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Old S R 2 over Fightingtown Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old S R 2 over Fightingtown Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old S R 2 over Fightingtown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.