US Bridges

SR 52 - US 76 (wbl over Conasauga River

Fair

Whitfield County, Georgia · 5.5 MI E of Dalton · Structure no. 000000031300240

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
910 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 52 - US 76 (wbl over Conasauga River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 52 - US 76 (wbl over Conasauga River in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 56 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 27,000 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 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 52 - US 76 (wbl
CrossesConasauga River
Location5.5 MI E of Dalton
RouteU.S. Route 76
CountyWhitfield County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.78335, -84.87387
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 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 width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (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 (wbl over Conasauga River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is SR 52 - US 76 (wbl over Conasauga 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 52 - US 76 (wbl over Conasauga River carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 52 - US 76 (wbl 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 47 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.