US Bridges

Lick Skillet Road over Fightingtown Creek

Fair

Fannin County, Georgia · 5.9 MI NW of Blue Ridge · Structure no. 000000011150320

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lick Skillet Road over Fightingtown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lick Skillet Road over Fightingtown Creek in Fannin County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLick Skillet Road
CrossesFightingtown Creek
Location5.9 MI NW of Blue Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 145
CountyFannin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.90401, -84.4169
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic310 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lick Skillet Road over Fightingtown Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lick Skillet Road over Fightingtown 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lick Skillet Road over Fightingtown Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lick Skillet Road over Fightingtown Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lick Skillet Road over Fightingtown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.