Lynch Mountain Rd. over Sautee Creek
FairPosted for loadWhite County, Georgia · 3.7 MI SE of Helen · Structure no. 000000031150120
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 323
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lynch Mountain Rd. over Sautee Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lynch Mountain Rd. over Sautee Creek in White County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 735 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lynch Mountain Rd. over Sautee Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lynch Mountain Rd. over Sautee 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 Lynch Mountain Rd. over Sautee Creek carry?
About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lynch Mountain Rd. over Sautee Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Lynch Mountain Rd. over Sautee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.