SR 52 over Etowah River
Lumpkin County, Georgia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 52 over Etowah River in Lumpkin County, Georgia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 30 of the 53 inventoried bridges in Lumpkin County rated fair (56.6%); 1 (1.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated December 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 160 ft |
| Location | 4.5 Mi W of Dahlonega |
| NBI structure number | 000000018700090 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lumpkin County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 19 Sbl / SR 400 over Chestatee River | 1980 | 80,200 | Good |
| US 19 Nbl / SR 400 over Chestatee River | 1976 | 23,500 | Fair |
| US 19 / SR 60 over Chestatee River | 1949 | 17,400 | Fair |
| US 19 / SR 60 over Yahoola Creek | 1949 | 17,400 | Fair |
| SR 9- SR 52 over Cane Creek | 1955 | 13,500 | Fair |
| SR 60 over Long Branch | 1949 | 10,000 | Good |
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