US Bridges

Boardtown Road over Ross Creek

Good

Gilmer County, Georgia · 4.6 MI N of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012300340

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,259
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boardtown Road over Ross Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Boardtown Road over Ross Creek in Gilmer County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,259 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,070 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

CarriesBoardtown Road
CrossesRoss Creek
Location4.6 MI N of Ellijay
RouteCounty Highway 1008
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.7571, -84.4543
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,259 (2024)
Projected traffic2,070 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Boardtown Road over Ross Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boardtown Road over Ross Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Boardtown Road over Ross Creek carry?

About 2,259 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Boardtown Road over Ross Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Boardtown Road over Ross Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.