US Bridges

Damascus Ch Road over Chestatee River

FairPosted for load

Lumpkin County, Georgia · 8.3 MI NE of Dahlonega · Structure no. 000000018750180

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Damascus Ch Road over Chestatee River is a concrete tee beam carrying Damascus Ch Road over Chestatee River in Lumpkin County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesDamascus Ch Road
CrossesChestatee River
Location8.3 MI NE of Dahlonega
RouteCounty Highway 2991
CountyLumpkin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.63176, -83.90602
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2024)
Projected traffic330 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Damascus Ch Road over Chestatee River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Damascus Ch Road 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Damascus Ch Road over Chestatee River carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Damascus Ch Road over Chestatee River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Damascus Ch Road over Chestatee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.