US Bridges

SR 60 over Suches Creek

Good

Union County, Georgia · 13.1 MI SW of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029150670

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 60 over Suches Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 60 over Suches Creek in Union County, Georgia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 575 by 2046. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSR 60
CrossesSuches Creek
Location13.1 MI SW of Blairsville
RouteState Highway 60
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.7031, -84.05557
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2024)
Projected traffic575 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$18.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 60 over Suches Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 60 over Suches 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 60 over Suches Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 60 over Suches Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 60 over Suches Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.