SR 71 over Stone Branch
GoodWhitfield County, Georgia · 7.8 MI N of Dalton · Structure no. 000000031300280
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 71 over Stone Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 71 over Stone Branch in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 92 years old, older 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,575 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 71 over Stone Branch built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is SR 71 over Stone Branch 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 71 over Stone Branch carry?
About 13,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 71 over Stone Branch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR 71 over Stone Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.