US Bridges

Green Circle over East Fork Little River

FairPosted for load

Hall County, Georgia · 2 MI SW of Clermont · Structure no. 000000013950020

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Circle over East Fork Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying Green Circle over East Fork Little River in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGreen Circle
CrossesEast Fork Little River
Location2 MI SW of Clermont
RouteCounty Highway 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.45742, -83.79966
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$422,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Circle over East Fork Little River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Circle over East Fork Little 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Green Circle over East Fork Little River carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Green Circle over East Fork Little River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Green Circle over East Fork Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.