North Main Street over Ellijay River
PoorPosted for loadGilmer County, Georgia · In Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012300070
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 252 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,610
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Main Street over Ellijay River is a concrete tee beam carrying North Main Street over Ellijay River in Gilmer County, Georgia. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 96 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,465 by 2032. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 North Main Street over Ellijay River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is North Main Street over Ellijay River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does North Main Street over Ellijay River carry?
About 2,610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is North Main Street over Ellijay River?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns North Main Street over Ellijay River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.