SR 52 over Licklog Creek
PoorGilmer County, Georgia · 6.6 MI SE of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012300210
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,490
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 52 over Licklog Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 52 over Licklog Creek in Gilmer County, Georgia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 85 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.
It carries about 5,490 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,535 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 52 over Licklog Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is SR 52 over Licklog Creek 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 SR 52 over Licklog Creek carry?
About 5,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR 52 over Licklog Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 52 over Licklog Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.