US Bridges

CR 432 (sbl) over CR 642

Fair

Habersham County, Georgia · 1.4 MI S of Alto · Structure no. 000000013700360

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,770
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 432 (sbl) over CR 642 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 432 (sbl) over CR 642 in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,085 by 2031. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 432 (sbl)
CrossesCR 642
Location1.4 MI S of Alto
RouteCounty Highway 432
CountyHabersham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.45704, -83.58278
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,770 (2024)
Projected traffic5,085 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$686,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 432 (sbl) over CR 642 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 432 (sbl) over CR 642 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 432 (sbl) over CR 642 carry?

About 1,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 432 (sbl) over CR 642?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 432 (sbl) over CR 642?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.