US Bridges

SR 52 - US 76 (ebl over Conasauga River

Good

Whitfield County, Georgia · 5.5 MI E of Dalton · Structure no. 000000031300230

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
910 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 52 - US 76 (ebl over Conasauga River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 52 - US 76 (ebl over Conasauga River in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 23,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,920 by 2031. The structure is 910 ft (277.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 52 - US 76 (ebl
CrossesConasauga River
Location5.5 MI E of Dalton
RouteU.S. Route 76
CountyWhitfield County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.78309, -84.87389
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+19 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length910 ft (277.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,400 (2024)
Projected traffic37,920 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$5.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 52 - US 76 (ebl over Conasauga River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 52 - US 76 (ebl over Conasauga River 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 Conasauga River carry?

About 23,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 52 - US 76 (ebl over Conasauga River?

The structure is 910 ft (277.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 52 - US 76 (ebl over Conasauga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.