SR 5 over Little Sugar Creek
FairFannin County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Blue Ridge · Structure no. 000000011100030
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 5 over Little Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 5 over Little Sugar Creek in Fannin County, Georgia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,315 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 5 over Little Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 5 over Little Sugar 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR 5 over Little Sugar Creek carry?
About 16,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 5 over Little Sugar Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns SR 5 over Little Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.