US Bridges

US 76 over SR 52- Cartecay River

Good

Gilmer County, Georgia · In East Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012300430

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
445 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
22,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 over SR 52- Cartecay River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 76 over SR 52- Cartecay River in Gilmer County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 22,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,725 by 2032. The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 76
CrossesSR 52- Cartecay River
LocationIn East Ellijay
RouteU.S. Route 76
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.6886, -84.46789
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length445 ft (135.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,200 (2024)
Projected traffic19,725 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 76 over SR 52- Cartecay River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 76 over SR 52- Cartecay River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 76 over SR 52- Cartecay River carry?

About 22,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 76 over SR 52- Cartecay River?

The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 76 over SR 52- Cartecay River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.