Bushy Head Gap RD over Fightingtown Creek
GoodGilmer County, Georgia · 11.5 MI NE of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012350050
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 126
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bushy Head Gap RD over Fightingtown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bushy Head Gap RD over Fightingtown Creek in Gilmer County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bushy Head Gap RD over Fightingtown Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bushy Head Gap RD over Fightingtown 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 Bushy Head Gap RD over Fightingtown Creek carry?
About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bushy Head Gap RD over Fightingtown Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).
Who owns Bushy Head Gap RD over Fightingtown Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.