US Bridges

Fish Hatchery RD over Toccoa River

Fair

Fannin County, Georgia · 10.4 MI SE of Morganton · Structure no. 000000011150470

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fish Hatchery RD over Toccoa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fish Hatchery RD over Toccoa River in Fannin County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesFish Hatchery RD
CrossesToccoa River
Location10.4 MI SE of Morganton
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.74601, -84.15191
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$996,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fish Hatchery RD over Toccoa River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fish Hatchery 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 Fish Hatchery RD over Toccoa River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fish Hatchery RD over Toccoa River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Fish Hatchery RD over Toccoa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.