US Bridges

Tesnatee Gap Road over Tesnatee Creek

Fair

White County, Georgia · 2.5 MI NW of Cleveland · Structure no. 000000031150150

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tesnatee Gap Road over Tesnatee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tesnatee Gap Road over Tesnatee Creek in White County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTesnatee Gap Road
CrossesTesnatee Creek
Location2.5 MI NW of Cleveland
RouteCounty Highway 122
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.60032, -83.80526
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tesnatee Gap Road over Tesnatee Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tesnatee Gap 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 Tesnatee Gap Road over Tesnatee Creek carry?

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

How long is Tesnatee Gap Road over Tesnatee Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Tesnatee Gap Road over Tesnatee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.