Upper Hightower RD over Hightower Creek

Fair Condition73 years old323 vehicles/day

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyTowns
Location7 Mi E Of Hiawassee
CarriesUpper Hightower RD
CrossesHightower Creek
Coordinates34.94472, -83.63333

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Culvert5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignCulvert
Total Length25.9 ft (7.9 m)
Max Span13.1 ft (4 m)
Deck Area48.2 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1953

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic323 (2024)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000028150170

Nearby Bridges

Titus Valley Road over Hall Creek 0.3 mi Poor Mt. Pleasant Road over Hightower Creek 0.6 mi Good US 76 over Little Hightower CR 1.2 mi Fair US 76 over Hightower Creek 1.3 mi Good CR 337 over Scataway Creek 1.9 mi Good Jay Tee Road over Hightower Creek 2.4 mi Good US 76 over Scataway Creek 2.8 mi Good Shallow Creek RD over Swallow Creek 3.3 mi Fair Tom Wheeler Road over Hightower Creek 3.4 mi Fair Swallow Creek RD over Hightower Creek 3.8 mi Fair