US 76 over Hightower Creek
Towns County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 76 over Hightower Creek in Towns 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 2016, making it 9 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,780 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 19 of the 46 inventoried bridges in Towns County rated good (41.3%); 2 (4.3%) 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 May 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- 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 (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 154 ft |
| Location | 6.1 Mi E of Hiawassee |
| NBI structure number | 000000028150350 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2024 |
| 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 Towns County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 76/ SR 2 over Hiawassee River | 1940 | 15,200 | Fair |
| US 76- SR 515 over Golf Cart O/pass | 1989 | 12,600 | Good |
| US 76- SR 515 over Brasstown Creek Trib | 1933 | 12,000 | Fair |
| US 76 over Shake Rag Creek | 1942 | 11,500 | Good |
| US 76 SR 2 over Hiawassee River | 1940 | 11,500 | Fair |
| SR 75 over Bell Creek | 1940 | 5,010 | Good |
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