US Bridges

Town Creek Road over Tesnatee Creek

FairPosted for load

White County, Georgia · 3.5 MI W of Cleveland · Structure no. 000000031100340

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
322 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,270
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Creek Road over Tesnatee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Town Creek Road over Tesnatee Creek in White County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 2,270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,245 by 2032. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTown Creek Road
CrossesTesnatee Creek
Location3.5 MI W of Cleveland
RouteCounty Highway 976
CountyWhite County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.5835, -83.82224
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,270 (2024)
Projected traffic1,245 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$634,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Town Creek Road over Tesnatee Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town Creek Road over Tesnatee Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Town Creek Road over Tesnatee Creek carry?

About 2,270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Town Creek Road over Tesnatee Creek?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Town Creek Road over Tesnatee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.