US Bridges

Scenic DR over Toccoa Creek

Fair

Stephens County, Georgia · In North Toccoa · Structure no. 000000025750150

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scenic DR over Toccoa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Scenic DR over Toccoa Creek in Stephens County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesScenic DR
CrossesToccoa Creek
LocationIn North Toccoa
RouteCity Street 723
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.59691, -83.3352
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2024)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scenic DR over Toccoa Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scenic DR over Toccoa 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Scenic DR over Toccoa Creek carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Scenic DR over Toccoa Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Scenic DR over Toccoa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.