US Bridges

Kelly Bridge Road over Yellow Creek

Fair

Dawson County, Georgia · 7 MI SW of Dawsonville · Structure no. 000000008550090

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kelly Bridge Road over Yellow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kelly Bridge Road over Yellow Creek in Dawson County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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.

It carries about 470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesKelly Bridge Road
CrossesYellow Creek
Location7 MI SW of Dawsonville
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyDawson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.3897, -84.24183
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kelly Bridge Road over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kelly Bridge Road over Yellow Creek 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 Yellow Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kelly Bridge Road over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Kelly Bridge Road over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.