US Bridges

Hay Dr. over Wright Mill Branch

Good

Fannin County, Georgia · 3.3 MI NE of Morganton · Structure no. 000000011150650

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hay Dr. over Wright Mill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Hay Dr. over Wright Mill Branch 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 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHay Dr.
CrossesWright Mill Branch
Location3.3 MI NE of Morganton
RouteCounty Highway 286
CountyFannin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.89581, -84.19224
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic105 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hay Dr. over Wright Mill Branch built?

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

What condition is Hay Dr. over Wright Mill Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hay Dr. over Wright Mill Branch carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hay Dr. over Wright Mill Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Hay Dr. over Wright Mill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.