US Bridges

US 19 Sbl / SR 400 over Chestatee River

Good

Lumpkin County, Georgia · 4.5 MI S of Dahlonega · Structure no. 000000018700170

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
414 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 Sbl / SR 400 over Chestatee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19 Sbl / SR 400 over Chestatee River in Lumpkin County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 80,200 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 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 19 Sbl / SR 400
CrossesChestatee River
Location4.5 MI S of Dahlonega
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.46688, -83.96882
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
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 width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,200 (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 Sbl / SR 400 over Chestatee River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 Sbl / SR 400 over Chestatee River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 19 Sbl / SR 400 over Chestatee River carry?

About 80,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 19 Sbl / 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 45 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.