US Bridges

SR 52 over Anderson Creek Trib.

Fair

Gilmer County, Georgia · 11.7 MI SE of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012300230

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

About this bridge

SR 52 over Anderson Creek Trib. is a steel culvert carrying SR 52 over Anderson Creek Trib. 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 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 4,110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,005 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 52
CrossesAnderson Creek Trib.
Location11.7 MI SE of Ellijay
RouteState Highway 52
CountyGilmer County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.59242, -84.32122
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 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 Anderson Creek Trib. built?

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

What condition is SR 52 over Anderson Creek Trib. 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 Anderson Creek Trib. carry?

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

How long is SR 52 over Anderson Creek Trib.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR 52 over Anderson Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.