US Bridges

Chatt Terrace over Chattahoochee River

Fair

White County, Georgia · In East Helen · Structure no. 000000031150280

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chatt Terrace over Chattahoochee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chatt Terrace over Chattahoochee River in White County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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.

It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChatt Terrace
CrossesChattahoochee River
LocationIn East Helen
RouteCity Street 613
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.69841, -83.71156
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$686,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chatt Terrace over Chattahoochee River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chatt Terrace over Chattahoochee River 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 Chatt Terrace over Chattahoochee River carry?

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

How long is Chatt Terrace over Chattahoochee River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Chatt Terrace over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.