US Bridges

Doublehead Gap RD over Toccoa River

Fair

Fannin County, Georgia · 10.5 MI SE of Blue Ridge · Structure no. 000000011100450

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doublehead Gap RD over Toccoa River is a concrete tee beam carrying Doublehead Gap RD over Toccoa River in Fannin County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDoublehead Gap RD
CrossesToccoa River
Location10.5 MI SE of Blue Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 1010
CountyFannin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.75422, -84.19054
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic180 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doublehead Gap RD over Toccoa River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doublehead Gap RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Doublehead Gap RD over Toccoa River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Doublehead Gap RD over Toccoa River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Doublehead Gap RD over Toccoa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.