US Bridges

Belton Bridge RD over Chattahoochee River

Good

Hall County, Georgia · 4 MI N of Lula · Structure no. 000000013950560

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belton Bridge RD over Chattahoochee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belton Bridge RD over Chattahoochee River in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesBelton Bridge RD
CrossesChattahoochee River
Location4 MI N of Lula
RouteCounty Highway 943
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.44548, -83.68499
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belton Bridge RD over Chattahoochee River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belton Bridge RD over Chattahoochee 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Belton Bridge RD over Chattahoochee River carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Belton Bridge RD over Chattahoochee River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Belton Bridge RD over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.