US Bridges

Nance Springs Road over Conasauga River Trib.

Good

Whitfield County, Georgia · In SE Corner of Whitfield · Structure no. 000000031350930

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nance Springs Road over Conasauga River Trib. is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Nance Springs Road over Conasauga River Trib. in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNance Springs Road
CrossesConasauga River Trib.
LocationIn SE Corner of Whitfield
RouteCounty Highway 672
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.6356, -84.93365
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nance Springs Road over Conasauga River Trib. 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 April 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nance Springs Road over Conasauga River Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.