US Bridges

SR 60 over Hemptown Creek

Good

Fannin County, Georgia · In Mineral Bluff · Structure no. 000000011100540

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 60 over Hemptown Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 60 over Hemptown Creek in Fannin County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,080 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 60
CrossesHemptown Creek
LocationIn Mineral Bluff
RouteState Highway 60
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.91564, -84.27947
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2024)
Projected traffic7,080 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 60 over Hemptown Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 60 over Hemptown Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 60 over Hemptown Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 60 over Hemptown Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 60 over Hemptown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.