US Bridges

State Route 11 over Chestatee Trib

Good

Lumpkin County, Georgia · 13.7 MI North of Dahloneg · Structure no. 000000018750340

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,510
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 11 over Chestatee Trib is a concrete culvert carrying State Route 11 over Chestatee Trib in Lumpkin County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 2,510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesState Route 11
CrossesChestatee Trib
Location13.7 MI North of Dahloneg
RouteState Highway 11
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.66098, -83.89396
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,510 (2024)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$275,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 11 over Chestatee Trib built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 11 over Chestatee Trib 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 State Route 11 over Chestatee Trib carry?

About 2,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Route 11 over Chestatee Trib?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns State Route 11 over Chestatee Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.