US Bridges

SR 34 over Chattahoochee Riv Trib.

GoodPosted for load

Heard County, Georgia · Franklin City Limits · Structure no. 000000014900080

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,140
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 34 over Chattahoochee Riv Trib. is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 34 over Chattahoochee Riv Trib. in Heard County, Georgia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,770 by 2031. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 34
CrossesChattahoochee Riv Trib.
LocationFranklin City Limits
RouteState Highway 34
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.28888, -85.08728
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,140 (2024)
Projected traffic4,770 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$598,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 34 over Chattahoochee Riv Trib. built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 34 over Chattahoochee Riv Trib. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 34 over Chattahoochee Riv Trib. carry?

About 4,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 34 over Chattahoochee Riv Trib.?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 34 over Chattahoochee Riv Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.