Craigtown Road over Little Mountain Creek
FairPosted for loadGilmer County, Georgia · 5 MI NW of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012350110
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 55 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 323
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Craigtown Road over Little Mountain Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Craigtown Road over Little Mountain Creek in Gilmer County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Craigtown Road over Little Mountain Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Craigtown Road over Little Mountain 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Craigtown Road over Little Mountain Creek carry?
About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Craigtown Road over Little Mountain Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Craigtown Road over Little Mountain Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.