US Bridges

Roy Road over Anderson Creek

FairPosted for load

Gilmer County, Georgia · 9 MI SE of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012350080

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roy Road over Anderson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roy Road over Anderson Creek in Gilmer County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoy Road
CrossesAnderson Creek
Location9 MI SE of Ellijay
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyGilmer County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.64455, -84.33098
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Roy Road over Anderson Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roy Road over Anderson 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 Roy Road over Anderson Creek carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Roy Road over Anderson Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Roy Road over Anderson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.