Upper Hightower RD over Hightower Creek
FairTowns County, Georgia · 7 MI E of Hiawassee · Structure no. 000000028150170
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 323
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper Hightower RD over Hightower Creek is a steel culvert carrying Upper Hightower RD over Hightower Creek in Towns County, Georgia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Upper Hightower RD over Hightower Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Upper Hightower RD over Hightower 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Upper Hightower RD over Hightower Creek carry?
About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Upper Hightower RD over Hightower Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).
Who owns Upper Hightower RD over Hightower Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.