Old Skeenah Gap RD over Skeenah Creek
FairPosted for loadFannin County, Georgia · 8 MI SE of Morganton · Structure no. 000000011150530
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 323
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Skeenah Gap RD over Skeenah Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Skeenah Gap RD over Skeenah Creek in Fannin County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Skeenah Gap RD over Skeenah Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Skeenah Gap RD over Skeenah 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Old Skeenah Gap RD over Skeenah Creek carry?
About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Skeenah Gap RD over Skeenah Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Old Skeenah Gap RD over Skeenah Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.