US Bridges

US 19 Nbl / SR 400 over Chestatee River

FairPosted for load

Lumpkin County, Georgia · 4.5 MI S of Dahlonega · Structure no. 000000018700160

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
414 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 Nbl / SR 400 over Chestatee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19 Nbl / SR 400 over Chestatee River in Lumpkin County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,470 by 2032. The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 19 Nbl / SR 400
CrossesChestatee River
Location4.5 MI S of Dahlonega
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.46681, -83.96861
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length414 ft (126.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2024)
Projected traffic25,470 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 Nbl / SR 400 over Chestatee River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 Nbl / SR 400 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 Nbl / SR 400 over Chestatee River carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 19 Nbl / SR 400 over Chestatee River?

The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 Nbl / SR 400 over Chestatee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.