US Bridges

Nance Springs Cir. over Conasauga River Trib.

PoorPosted for load

Whitfield County, Georgia · In SE Corner of Whitfield · Structure no. 000000031350530

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nance Springs Cir. over Conasauga River Trib. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nance Springs Cir. over Conasauga River Trib. in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNance Springs Cir.
CrossesConasauga River Trib.
LocationIn SE Corner of Whitfield
RouteCounty Highway 863
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.63623, -84.93389
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating8.9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$107,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nance Springs Cir. over Conasauga River Trib. built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nance Springs Cir. over Conasauga River Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Nance Springs Cir. over Conasauga River Trib. carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nance Springs Cir. over Conasauga River Trib.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Nance Springs Cir. over Conasauga River Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.