Dahlonega HWY over Double Branch
FairForsyth County, Georgia · 5 MI NE of Cumming · Structure no. 000000011700030
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dahlonega HWY over Double Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Dahlonega HWY over Double Branch in Forsyth County, Georgia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,140 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dahlonega HWY over Double Branch built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Dahlonega HWY over Double Branch 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Dahlonega HWY over Double Branch carry?
About 11,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dahlonega HWY over Double Branch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns Dahlonega HWY over Double Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.