US Bridges

US 19 / SR 9 over Chestatee River

Good

Lumpkin County, Georgia · 10.25 MI NE of Dahlonega · Structure no. 000000018750390

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,550
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 / SR 9 over Chestatee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19 / SR 9 over Chestatee River in Lumpkin County, Georgia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2046. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 19 / SR 9
CrossesChestatee River
Location10.25 MI NE of Dahlonega
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.66282, -83.90154
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2024)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2046
Trucks17%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$17.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 / SR 9 over Chestatee River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 / SR 9 over Chestatee 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 19 / SR 9 over Chestatee River carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 19 / SR 9 over Chestatee River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 / SR 9 over Chestatee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.