US Bridges

SR 5 over Toccoa River

Fair

Fannin County, Georgia · In Mccaysville · Structure no. 000000011100170

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,710
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over Toccoa River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 5 over Toccoa River in Fannin County, Georgia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 8,710 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,550 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5
CrossesToccoa River
LocationIn Mccaysville
RouteState Highway 5
CountyFannin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.98728, -84.37081
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,710 (2024)
Projected traffic11,550 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 5 over Toccoa River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 over Toccoa River 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 SR 5 over Toccoa River carry?

About 8,710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over Toccoa River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over Toccoa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.