US Bridges

Old SR 2 over Conasauga River Trib.

Poor

Murray County, Georgia · 6.9 MI NE of Crandall · Structure no. 000000021350390

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 2 over Conasauga River Trib. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old SR 2 over Conasauga River Trib. in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 93 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesOld SR 2
CrossesConasauga River Trib.
Location6.9 MI NE of Crandall
RouteCounty Highway 392
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.9536, -84.67772
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic135 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$94,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old SR 2 over Conasauga River Trib. built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Old SR 2 over Conasauga River Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Old SR 2 over Conasauga River Trib. carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 2 over Conasauga River Trib.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 2 over Conasauga River Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.