US Bridges

Seth Hyatt Road over Davis Creek

Good

Gilmer County, Georgia · 7.5 MI NW of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012350140

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seth Hyatt Road over Davis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Seth Hyatt Road over Davis Creek in Gilmer County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 735 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSeth Hyatt Road
CrossesDavis Creek
Location7.5 MI NW of Ellijay
RouteCounty Highway 58
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.739, -84.60167
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Seth Hyatt Road over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seth Hyatt Road over Davis 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 Seth Hyatt Road over Davis Creek carry?

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

How long is Seth Hyatt Road over Davis Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Seth Hyatt Road over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.