Bell Road over Dickey Mill Creek
FairFannin County, Georgia · 3.5 MI NW Mineral Bluff · Structure no. 000000011150510
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bell Road over Dickey Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bell Road over Dickey Mill Creek in Fannin 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bell Road over Dickey Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bell Road over Dickey Mill 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 Bell Road over Dickey Mill Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Bell Road over Dickey Mill Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Bell Road over Dickey Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.