Big Creek Road over Anderson Creek
GoodPosted for loadGilmer County, Georgia · 8.5 MI E of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012300390
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,670
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Creek Road over Anderson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Big Creek Road over Anderson Creek in Gilmer County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,670 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2032. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Creek Road over Anderson Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Creek Road over Anderson 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Big Creek Road over Anderson Creek carry?
About 2,670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Big Creek Road over Anderson Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Big Creek Road over Anderson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.