US Bridges

Bottoms Road over Chattahoochee River

Fair

White County, Georgia · 3.5 MI SE of Helen · Structure no. 000000031150380

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bottoms Road over Chattahoochee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bottoms Road over Chattahoochee River in White County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBottoms Road
CrossesChattahoochee River
Location3.5 MI SE of Helen
RouteCounty Highway 250
CountyWhite County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.67819, -83.68525
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$451,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bottoms Road over Chattahoochee River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bottoms Road 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 Bottoms Road over Chattahoochee River carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bottoms Road over Chattahoochee River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Bottoms Road over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.