Hightower Ch RD over Etowah River
GoodLumpkin County, Georgia · 6.7MI NW of Dahlonega · Structure no. 000000018750290
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hightower Ch RD over Etowah River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hightower Ch RD over Etowah River in Lumpkin County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hightower Ch RD over Etowah River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hightower Ch RD over Etowah River 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 Hightower Ch RD over Etowah River carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hightower Ch RD over Etowah River?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Hightower Ch RD over Etowah River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.