US 76 over Hightower Creek
GoodTowns County, Georgia · 6.1 MI E of Hiawassee · Structure no. 000000028150350
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,780
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 76 over Hightower Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 76 over Hightower Creek in Towns County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 1,780 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2036. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 76 over Hightower Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 76 over Hightower 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 US 76 over Hightower Creek carry?
About 1,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 76 over Hightower Creek?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 76 over Hightower Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.