US Bridges

SR 52 over Chattahoochee River

Fair

Hall County, Georgia · 3 MI NW of Lula · Structure no. 000000013900160

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
384 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,480
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 52 over Chattahoochee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 52 over Chattahoochee River in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, 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 6,480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,910 by 2032. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 52
CrossesChattahoochee River
Location3 MI NW of Lula
RouteState Highway 52
CountyHall County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.41364, -83.70893
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length384 ft (117 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,480 (2024)
Projected traffic5,910 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 52 over Chattahoochee River built?

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

What condition is SR 52 over Chattahoochee 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 52 over Chattahoochee River carry?

About 6,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 52 over Chattahoochee River?

The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 52 over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.