Tom Wheeler Road over Hightower Creek
FairTowns County, Georgia · S JCT SR 2 SE Hiawassee · Structure no. 000000028150270
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tom Wheeler Road over Hightower Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tom Wheeler Road over Hightower Creek in Towns County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tom Wheeler Road over Hightower Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tom Wheeler Road 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 Tom Wheeler Road over Hightower Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Tom Wheeler Road over Hightower Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Tom Wheeler Road over Hightower Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.