US Bridges

Laural Crossing over Fightingtown Creek

Fair

Fannin County, Georgia · 4 MI W of Blue Ridge · Structure no. 000000011150610

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laural Crossing over Fightingtown Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laural Crossing over Fightingtown Creek in Fannin County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLaural Crossing
CrossesFightingtown Creek
Location4 MI W of Blue Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 277
CountyFannin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.87499, -84.39367
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$387,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laural Crossing over Fightingtown Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laural Crossing over Fightingtown 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 Laural Crossing over Fightingtown Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Laural Crossing over Fightingtown Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Laural Crossing over Fightingtown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.