US Bridges

SR 52 over West Fork Little River

Good

Hall County, Georgia · 3.1 MI W of Clermont · Structure no. 000000013900190

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,760
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 52 over West Fork Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 52 over West Fork Little River in Hall 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,295 by 2032. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 52
CrossesWest Fork Little River
Location3.1 MI W of Clermont
RouteState Highway 52
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.46984, -83.82716
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,760 (2024)
Projected traffic2,295 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$668,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 52 over West Fork Little River built?

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

What condition is SR 52 over West Fork Little River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 52 over West Fork Little River carry?

About 1,760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 52 over West Fork Little River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 52 over West Fork Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.