US Bridges

Curtis Switch Road over Toccoa River

Fair

Fannin County, Georgia · 4.5 MI SE of Mccaysville · Structure no. 000000011100470

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,610
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Curtis Switch Road over Toccoa River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Curtis Switch Road over Toccoa River in Fannin County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 1,610 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2032. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesCurtis Switch Road
CrossesToccoa River
Location4.5 MI SE of Mccaysville
RouteCounty Highway 2332
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.92562, -84.33324
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,610 (2024)
Projected traffic1,260 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Curtis Switch Road over Toccoa River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Curtis Switch Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Curtis Switch Road over Toccoa River carry?

About 1,610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Curtis Switch Road over Toccoa River?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Curtis Switch Road over Toccoa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.