US Bridges

SR 52 over Licklog Creek

Fair

Gilmer County, Georgia · 10.5 MI SE of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012300220

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,110
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 52 over Licklog Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 52 over Licklog Creek in Gilmer County, Georgia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 4,110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,005 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 52
CrossesLicklog Creek
Location10.5 MI SE of Ellijay
RouteState Highway 52
CountyGilmer County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.60129, -84.34023
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,110 (2024)
Projected traffic4,005 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 52 over Licklog Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 52 over Licklog 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 52 over Licklog Creek carry?

About 4,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 52 over Licklog Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 52 over Licklog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.