US Bridges

SR 34 over Greenwood Lake Inlet

Fair

Heard County, Georgia · 5.5 MI E of Franklin · Structure no. 000000014900110

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,140
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 34 over Greenwood Lake Inlet is a concrete culvert carrying SR 34 over Greenwood Lake Inlet in Heard County, Georgia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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.

It carries about 4,140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,485 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 34
CrossesGreenwood Lake Inlet
Location5.5 MI E of Franklin
RouteState Highway 34
CountyHeard County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.32319, -85.0217
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,140 (2024)
Projected traffic4,485 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 34 over Greenwood Lake Inlet built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 34 over Greenwood Lake Inlet 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 34 over Greenwood Lake Inlet carry?

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

How long is SR 34 over Greenwood Lake Inlet?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 34 over Greenwood Lake Inlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.