US Bridges

SR 332 over Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Hall County, Georgia · 1.7 MI SW of Candler · Structure no. 000000013900400

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,490
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 332 over Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 332 over Walnut Creek in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,490 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,275 by 2032. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 332
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1.7 MI SW of Candler
RouteState Highway 332
CountyHall County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.1975, -83.80615
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,490 (2024)
Projected traffic7,275 by 2032
Trucks4%
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$862,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 332 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 332 over Walnut Creek 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 332 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 6,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 332 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 332 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.