US Bridges

Big Creek Road over Holden Creek

Good

Gilmer County, Georgia · 10.2 MI E of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012300400

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,670
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Creek Road over Holden Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Big Creek Road over Holden Creek in Gilmer County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,670 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBig Creek Road
CrossesHolden Creek
Location10.2 MI E of Ellijay
RouteCounty Highway 1010
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.69071, -84.30582
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 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 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,670 (2024)
Projected traffic480 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Creek Road over Holden Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Creek Road over Holden 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 Holden Creek carry?

About 2,670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Big Creek Road over Holden Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Big Creek Road over Holden Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.