Cherry Log Street over Rock Creek
FairGilmer County, Georgia · 7.9 MI NE of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012300130
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 323
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherry Log Street over Rock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cherry Log Street over Rock Creek in Gilmer County, Georgia. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 97 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 5 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cherry Log Street over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is Cherry Log Street over Rock 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Cherry Log Street over Rock Creek carry?
About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cherry Log Street over Rock Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Cherry Log Street over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.