US Bridges

SR 140 over Oostanaula River

Fair

Floyd County, Georgia · 4.2 MI NW of Shannon · Structure no. 000000011500530

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
375 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 140 over Oostanaula River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 140 over Oostanaula River in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 70 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 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,810 by 2032. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 140
CrossesOostanaula River
Location4.2 MI NW of Shannon
RouteState Highway 140
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.37962, -85.12441
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2024)
Projected traffic6,810 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 140 over Oostanaula River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 140 over Oostanaula 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 140 over Oostanaula River carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 140 over Oostanaula River?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 140 over Oostanaula River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.