US Bridges

Taylor Gin Road over Holly Creek

Good

Carroll County, Georgia · 1.5 MI E of Temple · Structure no. 000000004550700

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Gin Road over Holly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Taylor Gin Road over Holly Creek in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTaylor Gin Road
CrossesHolly Creek
Location1.5 MI E of Temple
RouteCounty Highway 329
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.73825, -85.00766
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,350 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor Gin Road over Holly Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Gin Road over Holly Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Taylor Gin Road over Holly Creek carry?

About 3,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Taylor Gin Road over Holly Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Taylor Gin Road over Holly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.