US 19 / SR 60 over Chestatee River
FairLumpkin County, Georgia · 2.5 MI S of Dahlonega · Structure no. 000000018700140
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 387 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 19 / SR 60 over Chestatee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19 / SR 60 over Chestatee River 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 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 17,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,555 by 2032. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 19 / SR 60 over Chestatee River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is US 19 / SR 60 over Chestatee 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 US 19 / SR 60 over Chestatee River carry?
About 17,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 19 / SR 60 over Chestatee River?
The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 19 / SR 60 over Chestatee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.