US Bridges

SR 60 over Hothouse Creek

Good

Fannin County, Georgia · 2.5 MI NW of Mineral Bluf · Structure no. 000000011150860

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,375
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 60 over Hothouse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 60 over Hothouse Creek 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,375 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,725 by 2041. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 60
CrossesHothouse Creek
Location2.5 MI NW of Mineral Bluf
RouteState Highway 60
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.93708, -84.31226
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,375 (2024)
Projected traffic3,725 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$21.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 60 over Hothouse Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 60 over Hothouse Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 60 over Hothouse Creek carry?

About 3,375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 60 over Hothouse Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 60 over Hothouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.