US Bridges

Northcutt Road over Big Turniptown Creek

Good

Gilmer County, Georgia · 3.2 MI NE of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012350020

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northcutt Road over Big Turniptown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Northcutt Road over Big Turniptown Creek 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorthcutt Road
CrossesBig Turniptown Creek
Location3.2 MI NE of Ellijay
RouteCounty Highway 9
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.72643, -84.44158
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northcutt Road over Big Turniptown Creek built?

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

What condition is Northcutt Road over Big Turniptown 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Northcutt Road over Big Turniptown Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Northcutt Road over Big Turniptown Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Northcutt Road over Big Turniptown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.