US Bridges

Park and Rec. Road over Tesnatee Creek

Good

White County, Georgia · 2.5 MI North of Cleveland · Structure no. 000000031150560

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park and Rec. Road over Tesnatee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park and Rec. Road over Tesnatee Creek in White County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2035. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPark and Rec. Road
CrossesTesnatee Creek
Location2.5 MI North of Cleveland
RouteCounty Highway 249
CountyWhite County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.63248, -83.75516
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$13.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park and Rec. Road over Tesnatee Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park and Rec. Road over Tesnatee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Park and Rec. Road over Tesnatee Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Park and Rec. Road over Tesnatee Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Park and Rec. Road over Tesnatee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.