US Bridges

SR 52-US 76 (ebl) over Coahulla Creek

Good

Whitfield County, Georgia · 4 MI E of Dalton · Structure no. 000000031300210

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
387 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 52-US 76 (ebl) over Coahulla Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 52-US 76 (ebl) over Coahulla Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 30,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,065 by 2031. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 52-US 76 (ebl)
CrossesCoahulla Creek
Location4 MI E of Dalton
RouteU.S. Route 76
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.77929, -84.89676
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length387 ft (118 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,400 (2024)
Projected traffic46,065 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 52-US 76 (ebl) over Coahulla Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 52-US 76 (ebl) over Coahulla 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 52-US 76 (ebl) over Coahulla Creek carry?

About 30,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 52-US 76 (ebl) over Coahulla Creek?

The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 52-US 76 (ebl) over Coahulla Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.