High River Road over Hiawassee River
PoorTowns County, Georgia · 6 MI SE of Hiaweesse · Structure no. 000000028150320
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 323
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
High River Road over Hiawassee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying High River Road over Hiawassee River in Towns County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 14 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was High River Road over Hiawassee River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is High River Road over Hiawassee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does High River Road over Hiawassee River carry?
About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is High River Road over Hiawassee River?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns High River Road over Hiawassee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.