US Bridges

Shallowford Br over Toccoa River

Good

Fannin County, Georgia · 6.4 MI S of Morganton · Structure no. 000000011150850

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
176 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shallowford Br over Toccoa River is a steel truss - thru carrying Shallowford Br over Toccoa River in Fannin County, Georgia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesShallowford Br
CrossesToccoa River
Location6.4 MI S of Morganton
RouteCounty Highway 38
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.7839, -84.26011
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$23.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shallowford Br over Toccoa River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shallowford Br over Toccoa River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Shallowford Br over Toccoa River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Shallowford Br over Toccoa River?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Shallowford Br over Toccoa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.