US Bridges

North Main Street over Ellijay River Trib.

Fair

Gilmer County, Georgia · In Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012300060

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,610
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Main Street over Ellijay River Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying North Main Street over Ellijay River Trib. in Gilmer County, Georgia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 2,610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,465 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Main Street
CrossesEllijay River Trib.
LocationIn Ellijay
RouteCounty Highway 1360
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.69978, -84.47951
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,610 (2024)
Projected traffic3,465 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Main Street over Ellijay River Trib. built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Main Street over Ellijay River Trib. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does North Main Street over Ellijay River Trib. carry?

About 2,610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Main Street over Ellijay River Trib.?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns North Main Street over Ellijay River Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.