US Bridges

SR 52 over Yahoola Creek

Fair

Lumpkin County, Georgia · @ E Dahlonega Cty Lmt · Structure no. 000000018700100

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
375 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,640
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 52 over Yahoola Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 52 over Yahoola Creek in Lumpkin County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6,640 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,165 by 2032. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 52
CrossesYahoola Creek
Location@ E Dahlonega Cty Lmt
RouteState Highway 52
CountyLumpkin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.54238, -83.97104
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,640 (2024)
Projected traffic9,165 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 52 over Yahoola Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 52 over Yahoola Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 52 over Yahoola Creek carry?

About 6,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 52 over Yahoola Creek?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 52 over Yahoola Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.