SR 2 over Conasauga River
PoorWhitfield County, Georgia · 6.2 MI NE of Varnell · Structure no. 000000031300040
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 270 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,450
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2 over Conasauga River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Conasauga River in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,970 by 2031. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2 over Conasauga River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 2 over Conasauga River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 2 over Conasauga River carry?
About 2,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 2 over Conasauga River?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2 over Conasauga River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.