US Bridges

Brucken/Strasse over Chattahoochee River

Fair

White County, Georgia · In East Helen · Structure no. 000000031150430

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
620
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brucken/Strasse over Chattahoochee River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brucken/Strasse over Chattahoochee River in White County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrucken/Strasse
CrossesChattahoochee River
LocationIn East Helen
RouteCity Street 613
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.69954, -83.7182
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$440,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brucken/Strasse over Chattahoochee River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brucken/Strasse 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 Brucken/Strasse over Chattahoochee River carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brucken/Strasse over Chattahoochee River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Brucken/Strasse over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.