US Bridges

Town Crk Ch Road over Chestatee River

FairPosted for load

Lumpkin County, Georgia · 6.4 MI NE of Dahlonega · Structure no. 000000018750220

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Crk Ch Road over Chestatee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Town Crk Ch Road over Chestatee River in Lumpkin County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 3,240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,970 by 2032. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTown Crk Ch Road
CrossesChestatee River
Location6.4 MI NE of Dahlonega
RouteCounty Highway 190
CountyLumpkin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.57861, -83.88799
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,240 (2024)
Projected traffic2,970 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Town Crk Ch Road over Chestatee River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town Crk 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 Town Crk Ch Road over Chestatee River carry?

About 3,240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Town Crk Ch Road over Chestatee River?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Town Crk Ch Road over Chestatee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.