US Bridges

Cashes Valley RD over Callahan Branch

Fair

Fannin County, Georgia · 6 MI W of Blue Ridge · Structure no. 000000011150300

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cashes Valley RD over Callahan Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cashes Valley RD over Callahan Branch in Fannin County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCashes Valley RD
CrossesCallahan Branch
Location6 MI W of Blue Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 127
CountyFannin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.88736, -84.42092
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cashes Valley RD over Callahan Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cashes Valley RD over Callahan Branch 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 Cashes Valley RD over Callahan Branch carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cashes Valley RD over Callahan Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cashes Valley RD over Callahan Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.