US Bridges

SR 75 over Bell Creek

Good

Towns County, Georgia · 2 MI NE of Hiawassee · Structure no. 000000028100180

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,010
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 75 over Bell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 75 over Bell Creek in Towns County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5,010 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,785 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 75
CrossesBell Creek
Location2 MI NE of Hiawassee
RouteState Highway 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.97404, -83.73982
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,010 (2024)
Projected traffic4,785 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 75 over Bell Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 75 over Bell 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 75 over Bell Creek carry?

About 5,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 75 over Bell Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns SR 75 over Bell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.