Boardtown Road over Boardtown Creek
FairPosted for loadGilmer County, Georgia · 8.5 MI N of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012300360
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 690
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Boardtown Road over Boardtown Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Boardtown Road over Boardtown 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 690 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 915 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Boardtown Road over Boardtown Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Boardtown Road over Boardtown 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Boardtown Road over Boardtown Creek carry?
About 690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Boardtown Road over Boardtown Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Boardtown Road over Boardtown Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.