US Bridges

Northcutt Road over Ellijay River Trib.

Good

Gilmer County, Georgia · 3.1 MI NE of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012350010

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northcutt Road over Ellijay River Trib. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northcutt Road over Ellijay River Trib. in Gilmer County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorthcutt Road
CrossesEllijay River Trib.
Location3.1 MI NE of Ellijay
RouteCounty Highway 6
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.72769, -84.44504
Functional classRural Local

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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$182,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northcutt Road over Ellijay River Trib. built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northcutt Road over Ellijay River Trib. 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 Northcutt Road over Ellijay River Trib. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Northcutt Road over Ellijay River Trib.?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Northcutt Road over Ellijay River Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.