Whispering Pines R over Hemptown Creek
Fannin County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Whispering Pines R over Hemptown Creek in Fannin County, Georgia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 60 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 41 of the 108 inventoried bridges in Fannin County rated good (38.0%); 2 (1.9%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 40 ft |
| Location | 4.4 Mi NE of Morganton |
| NBI structure number | 000000011150110 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Fannin County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 515 -us 76 - (N over Cs 103 (ada St)- CSX RR | 1981 | 29,000 | Fair |
| SR 515 (US 76) over Weaver Creek | 1981 | 29,000 | Good |
| SR 515 -us 76 - (N over Toccoa River | 1981 | 24,300 | Fair |
| SR 515 (US 76) over Hemptown Creek | 1981 | 24,300 | Fair |
| SR 515 (US 76) over Cherry Log Creek | 1966 | 20,700 | Good |
| SR 515 (US 76) over CSX Railroad (340791C) | 1963 | 20,700 | Fair |
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