US Bridges

SR 60 Spur over Hemptown Creek

Fair

Fannin County, Georgia · In Mineral Bluff · Structure no. 000000011100530

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,160
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 60 Spur over Hemptown Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 60 Spur over Hemptown Creek in Fannin County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,160 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,085 by 2032. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 60 Spur
CrossesHemptown Creek
LocationIn Mineral Bluff
RouteState Highway 60
CountyFannin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.91776, -84.27547
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,160 (2024)
Projected traffic5,085 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 60 Spur over Hemptown Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 60 Spur over Hemptown 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 60 Spur over Hemptown Creek carry?

About 5,160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 60 Spur over Hemptown Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 60 Spur over Hemptown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.