US Bridges

SR 9 over Etowah River

Fair

Lumpkin County, Georgia · 4.5 MI W of Dahlonega · Structure no. 000000018700010

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,670
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Etowah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 9 over Etowah River in Lumpkin County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 2,670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,940 by 2032. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesEtowah River
Location4.5 MI W of Dahlonega
RouteState Highway 9
CountyLumpkin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.51482, -84.06029
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,670 (2024)
Projected traffic2,940 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 9 over Etowah River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9 over Etowah 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Etowah River carry?

About 2,670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Etowah River?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over Etowah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.