US Bridges

SR 2 over Conasauga Riv O/F

FairPosted for load

Murray County, Georgia · 6 MI NW of Crandall · Structure no. 000000021300010

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
350 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,450
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Conasauga Riv O/F is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Conasauga Riv O/F in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,370 by 2032. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesConasauga Riv O/F
Location6 MI NW of Crandall
RouteState Highway 2
CountyMurray County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.92138, -84.83753
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2024)
Projected traffic2,370 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Conasauga Riv O/F built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Conasauga Riv O/F 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Conasauga Riv O/F carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Conasauga Riv O/F?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Conasauga Riv O/F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.