US Bridges

Camp Wahsega RD over Cane Creek

Good

Lumpkin County, Georgia · 3.5 MI NW of Dahlonega · Structure no. 000000018700210

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,680
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Wahsega RD over Cane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Camp Wahsega RD over Cane Creek 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 1,680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,935 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCamp Wahsega RD
CrossesCane Creek
Location3.5 MI NW of Dahlonega
RouteCounty Highway 2701
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.57657, -84.01744
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,680 (2024)
Projected traffic1,935 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camp Wahsega RD over Cane Creek built?

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

What condition is Camp Wahsega RD over Cane Creek 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 Camp Wahsega RD over Cane Creek carry?

About 1,680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Camp Wahsega RD over Cane Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Camp Wahsega RD over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.