US Bridges

Big Creek Road over Stover Creek

Fair

Gilmer County, Georgia · 11.8 MI E of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012300410

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,259
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Creek Road over Stover Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Big Creek Road over Stover Creek in Gilmer County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 2,259 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 855 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

CarriesBig Creek Road
CrossesStover Creek
Location11.8 MI E of Ellijay
RouteCounty Highway 1010
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.67177, -84.27689
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
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 traffic855 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 Big Creek Road over Stover Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Creek Road over Stover 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Big Creek Road over Stover Creek carry?

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

How long is Big Creek Road over Stover Creek?

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

Who owns Big Creek Road over Stover Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.