US Bridges

SR 66 over Brasstown Creek

Good

Towns County, Georgia · 3.2 MI NW of Young Harris · Structure no. 000000028150360

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,259
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 over Brasstown Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 66 over Brasstown Creek in Towns County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,259 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2037. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 66
CrossesBrasstown Creek
Location3.2 MI NW of Young Harris
RouteState Highway 66
CountyTowns County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.97342, -83.88194
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,259 (2024)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$24 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 66 over Brasstown Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 66 over Brasstown 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 66 over Brasstown Creek carry?

About 2,259 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 66 over Brasstown Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 66 over Brasstown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.