US Bridges

Franklin Pkwy over Chattahoochee River

FairPosted for load

Heard County, Georgia · In Franklin · Structure no. 000000014900030

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
700 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
8,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Pkwy over Chattahoochee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin Pkwy over Chattahoochee River in Heard County, Georgia. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 84 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 6 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 8,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,530 by 2031. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin Pkwy
CrossesChattahoochee River
LocationIn Franklin
RouteState Highway 329
CountyHeard County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.27814, -85.10136
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadH 15
Structure length700 ft (213.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,250 (2024)
Projected traffic10,530 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$6.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin Pkwy over Chattahoochee River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Franklin Pkwy over Chattahoochee 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin Pkwy over Chattahoochee River carry?

About 8,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Pkwy over Chattahoochee River?

The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Pkwy over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.