US Bridges

SR 2 over Ellijay River

Fair

Gilmer County, Georgia · In Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012300180

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
467 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
8,480
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Ellijay River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2 over Ellijay River in Gilmer County, Georgia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 8,480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,270 by 2032. The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesEllijay River
LocationIn Ellijay
RouteState Highway 2
CountyGilmer County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.69254, -84.479
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 20
Structure length467 ft (142.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,480 (2024)
Projected traffic12,270 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Ellijay River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Ellijay River 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 SR 2 over Ellijay River carry?

About 8,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Ellijay River?

The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Ellijay River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.