US Bridges

SR 60 over Long Branch

Good

Lumpkin County, Georgia · 4.5 MI S of Dahlonega · Structure no. 000000018700130

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 60 over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 60 over Long Branch in Lumpkin County, Georgia. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 76 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,290 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 60
CrossesLong Branch
Location4.5 MI S of Dahlonega
RouteState Highway 60
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.46903, -83.96486
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2024)
Projected traffic13,290 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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$276,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 60 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 60 over Long Branch 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 60 over Long Branch carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 60 over Long Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 60 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.