Neal Gap Road over Teloga Creek
PoorPosted for loadChattooga County, Georgia · 6.5 MI W of Trion · Structure no. 000000005550450
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 323
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Neal Gap Road over Teloga Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Neal Gap Road over Teloga Creek in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 71 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Neal Gap Road over Teloga Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Neal Gap Road over Teloga Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Neal Gap Road over Teloga Creek carry?
About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Neal Gap Road over Teloga Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Neal Gap Road over Teloga Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.