Kelly Bridge Road over Etowah River
FairPosted for loadDawson County, Georgia · 7 MI SW of Dawsonville · Structure no. 000000008550080
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 216 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,061
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kelly Bridge Road over Etowah River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kelly Bridge Road over Etowah River in Dawson County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Kelly Bridge Road over Etowah River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kelly Bridge Road over Etowah River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Kelly Bridge Road over Etowah River carry?
About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Kelly Bridge Road over Etowah River?
The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Kelly Bridge Road over Etowah River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.