US Bridges

Boardtown Road over Boardtown Creek

FairPosted for load

Gilmer County, Georgia · 9.2 MI N of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012300370

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,259
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 6 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 2,259 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 915 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBoardtown Road
CrossesBoardtown Creek
Location9.2 MI N of Ellijay
RouteCounty Highway 1008
CountyGilmer County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.81362, -84.41558
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,259 (2024)
Projected traffic915 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$91,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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

How long is Boardtown Road over Boardtown Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Boardtown Road over Boardtown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.