US Bridges

US 411 over Coosawattee River

Fair

Murray County, Georgia · 10.7 MI S of Chatsworth · Structure no. 000000021300080

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
312 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 411 over Coosawattee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 411 over Coosawattee River in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,305 by 2032. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 411
CrossesCoosawattee River
Location10.7 MI S of Chatsworth
RouteU.S. Route 411
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.61897, -84.71387
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2024)
Projected traffic4,305 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 411 over Coosawattee River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 411 over Coosawattee River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 411 over Coosawattee River carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 411 over Coosawattee River?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 411 over Coosawattee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.