US Bridges

Canada Crk Road over Toccoa River

FairPosted for load

Union County, Georgia · 13.2 MI SW of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029150280

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canada Crk Road over Toccoa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canada Crk Road over Toccoa River in Union County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCanada Crk Road
CrossesToccoa River
Location13.2 MI SW of Blairsville
RouteCounty Highway 167
CountyUnion County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.69448, -84.07655
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Canada Crk Road over Toccoa River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canada Crk Road over Toccoa River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Canada Crk Road over Toccoa River carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Canada Crk Road over Toccoa River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Canada Crk Road over Toccoa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.