US Bridges

SR52 over Candler Creek

Good

Hall County, Georgia · 5.4 MI S of Lula · Structure no. 000000013951020

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,560
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR52 over Candler Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR52 over Candler Creek in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5,560 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,565 by 2030. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR52
CrossesCandler Creek
Location5.4 MI S of Lula
RouteState Highway 52
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.31134, -83.65698
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,560 (2024)
Projected traffic5,565 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$26.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR52 over Candler Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR52 over Candler Creek 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 SR52 over Candler Creek carry?

About 5,560 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is SR52 over Candler Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR52 over Candler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.