US Bridges

SR 52 over Wahoo Creek

Good

Lumpkin County, Georgia · 7 MI SE of Dahlonega · Structure no. 000000018700120

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,070
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 52 over Wahoo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 52 over Wahoo Creek in Lumpkin County, Georgia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 2,070 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,370 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 52
CrossesWahoo Creek
Location7 MI SE of Dahlonega
RouteState Highway 52
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.5015, -83.86845
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic2,070 (2024)
Projected traffic2,370 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 52 over Wahoo Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 52 over Wahoo 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 52 over Wahoo Creek carry?

About 2,070 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 52 over Wahoo Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 52 over Wahoo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.