US Bridges

Chatt. River RD over Chattahoochee River

Fair

White County, Georgia · 10 Miles NW of Helen Ga · Structure no. 080306000003071

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
1991 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Chatt. River RD over Chattahoochee River is a concrete slab carrying Chatt. River RD over Chattahoochee River in White County, Georgia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 22.4 mi (36 km).

Location

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CarriesChatt. River RD
CrossesChattahoochee River
Location10 Miles NW of Helen Ga
RouteFederal Lands Road 44.98
CountyWhite County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.78463, -83.78211
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (1991)
Projected traffic46 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed22.4 mi (36 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chatt. River RD over Chattahoochee River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chatt. River RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Chatt. River RD over Chattahoochee River carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Chatt. River RD over Chattahoochee River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Chatt. River RD over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.