US Bridges

SR 2 over Conasauga River Trib.

Fair

Whitfield County, Georgia · 5 MI E of Varnell · Structure no. 000000031300700

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,890
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Conasauga River Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2 over Conasauga River Trib. 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 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 2,890 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,135 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesConasauga River Trib.
Location5 MI E of Varnell
RouteState Highway 2
CountyWhitfield County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.90861, -84.8723
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,890 (2024)
Projected traffic3,135 by 2031
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Conasauga River Trib. built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Conasauga River Trib. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Conasauga River Trib. carry?

About 2,890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Conasauga River Trib.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 2 over Conasauga River Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.