US Bridges

SR 60 (nbl) over Chatt Riv (lake Lanier)

Fair

Hall County, Georgia · In North Gainesville · Structure no. 000000013900260

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,142 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
29,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 60 (nbl) over Chatt Riv (lake Lanier) is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 60 (nbl) over Chatt Riv (lake Lanier) in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 69 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 5 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,270 by 2032. The structure is 1,142 ft (348.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 60 (nbl)
CrossesChatt Riv (lake Lanier)
LocationIn North Gainesville
RouteState Highway 60
CountyHall County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.34261, -83.84952
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,142 ft (348.1 m)
Longest span221 ft (67.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2024)
Projected traffic36,270 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$6.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 60 (nbl) over Chatt Riv (lake Lanier) built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 60 (nbl) over Chatt Riv (lake Lanier) 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 60 (nbl) over Chatt Riv (lake Lanier) carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 60 (nbl) over Chatt Riv (lake Lanier)?

The structure is 1,142 ft (348.1 m) long with a longest span of 221 ft (67.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 60 (nbl) over Chatt Riv (lake Lanier)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.