US Bridges

Ellijay Road over Town Creek Trib.

Good

Gilmer County, Georgia · 7 MI S of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012300010

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,259
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellijay Road over Town Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Ellijay Road over Town Creek Trib. in Gilmer County, Georgia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 2,259 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,885 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesEllijay Road
CrossesTown Creek Trib.
Location7 MI S of Ellijay
RouteCounty Highway 1360
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.57966, -84.53633
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,259 (2024)
Projected traffic3,885 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ellijay Road over Town Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellijay Road over Town Creek Trib. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ellijay Road over Town Creek Trib. carry?

About 2,259 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ellijay Road over Town Creek Trib.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ellijay Road over Town Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.