US Bridges

SR 34 over Lumpkin Creek

Good

Heard County, Georgia · 1.5 MI NE of Franklin · Structure no. 000000014950640

Built
2025
0 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,390
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 34 over Lumpkin Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 34 over Lumpkin Creek in Heard County, Georgia. It was built in 2025, so it is 0 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 8 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: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 3,390 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 34
CrossesLumpkin Creek
Location1.5 MI NE of Franklin
RouteState Highway 34
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.29208, -85.08229
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,390 (2024)
Projected traffic3,750 by 2043
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 Lumpkin Creek built?

It was built in 2025, making it 0 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 34 over Lumpkin 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 34 over Lumpkin Creek carry?

About 3,390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 34 over Lumpkin Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 34 over Lumpkin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.