Cavender Crk RD over Chestatee River
PoorPosted for loadLumpkin County, Georgia · 7 MI NE of Dahlonega · Structure no. 000000018700180
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,061
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cavender Crk RD over Chestatee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cavender Crk RD over Chestatee River in Lumpkin County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cavender Crk RD over Chestatee River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cavender Crk RD over Chestatee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Cavender Crk RD over Chestatee River carry?
About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cavender Crk RD over Chestatee River?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Cavender Crk RD over Chestatee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.