US Bridges

Old Skeenah Gap Ro over Skeenah Creek

Good

Fannin County, Georgia · 8 MI SE of Morganton · Structure no. 000000011150770

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Skeenah Gap Ro over Skeenah Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Skeenah Gap Ro over Skeenah Creek in Fannin County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Skeenah Gap Ro
CrossesSkeenah Creek
Location8 MI SE of Morganton
RouteCounty Highway 289
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.78352, -84.16382
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$223,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Skeenah Gap Ro over Skeenah Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Skeenah Gap Ro over Skeenah Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Old Skeenah Gap Ro over Skeenah Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Skeenah Gap Ro over Skeenah Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Skeenah Gap Ro over Skeenah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.