US Bridges

Town Crk Ch Road over Chestatee River Trib

Fair

Lumpkin County, Georgia · 7.1 MI NE of Dahlonega · Structure no. 000000018750230

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Crk Ch Road over Chestatee River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Town Crk Ch Road over Chestatee River Trib 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTown Crk Ch Road
CrossesChestatee River Trib
Location7.1 MI NE of Dahlonega
RouteCounty Highway 190
CountyLumpkin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.58855, -83.88133
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2024)
Projected traffic735 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Town Crk Ch Road over Chestatee River Trib built?

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

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

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Town Crk Ch Road over Chestatee River Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Town Crk Ch Road over Chestatee River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.