US Bridges

Currahee Lane over North Fork Broad River

Good

Stephens County, Georgia · 3.2 MI SW of Toccoa · Structure no. 000000025750630

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
730
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Currahee Lane over North Fork Broad River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Currahee Lane over North Fork Broad River in Stephens County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCurrahee Lane
CrossesNorth Fork Broad River
Location3.2 MI SW of Toccoa
RouteCounty Highway 292
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.53252, -83.34271
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2024)
Projected traffic900 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$14.7 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Currahee Lane over North Fork Broad River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Currahee Lane over North Fork Broad 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Currahee Lane over North Fork Broad River carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Currahee Lane over North Fork Broad River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Currahee Lane over North Fork Broad River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.