US Bridges

SR 66 over Crane Creek

Good

Towns County, Georgia · 2.7 MI NW of Young Harris · Structure no. 000000028100160

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,130
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 over Crane Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 66 over Crane Creek in Towns County, Georgia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 2,130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,955 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 66
CrossesCrane Creek
Location2.7 MI NW of Young Harris
RouteState Highway 66
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.96709, -83.87534
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,130 (2024)
Projected traffic2,955 by 2031
Trucks6%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 66 over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 66 over Crane Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 66 over Crane Creek carry?

About 2,130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 66 over Crane Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns SR 66 over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.