US Bridges

Finley Mine Rd. over Yahoola Creek

Fair

Lumpkin County, Georgia · 1.5 MI E of Dahlonega · Structure no. 000000018750370

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Finley Mine Rd. over Yahoola Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Finley Mine Rd. over Yahoola Creek in Lumpkin County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFinley Mine Rd.
CrossesYahoola Creek
Location1.5 MI E of Dahlonega
CountyLumpkin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.52877, -83.96037
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic145 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$13.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Finley Mine Rd. over Yahoola Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Finley Mine Rd. over Yahoola Creek 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 Finley Mine Rd. over Yahoola Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Finley Mine Rd. over Yahoola Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Finley Mine Rd. over Yahoola Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.