US Bridges

Johnson Mill Road over Clear Creek

Fair

Gilmer County, Georgia · 5.9 MI SE of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012350200

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Mill Road over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Johnson Mill Road over Clear 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 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.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJohnson Mill Road
CrossesClear Creek
Location5.9 MI SE of Ellijay
RouteCounty Highway 98
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.62255, -84.42477
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic735 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 Johnson Mill Road over Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is Johnson Mill Road over Clear 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 Johnson Mill Road over Clear Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Mill Road over Clear Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Mill Road over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.