US Bridges

SR 255 over Chattahoochee River

Good

White County, Georgia · 7.2 MI E of Cleveland · Structure no. 000000031100390

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,070
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 255 over Chattahoochee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 255 over Chattahoochee River in White County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,070 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,130 by 2032. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 255
CrossesChattahoochee River
Location7.2 MI E of Cleveland
RouteState Highway 255
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.62758, -83.64196
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,070 (2024)
Projected traffic2,130 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 255 over Chattahoochee River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 255 over Chattahoochee River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 255 over Chattahoochee River carry?

About 1,070 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 255 over Chattahoochee River?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 255 over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.