US Bridges

Blackberry Mtn RD over Clear Creek

Fair

Gilmer County, Georgia · 5.8 MI SE of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012350210

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blackberry Mtn RD over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blackberry Mtn RD over Clear Creek in Gilmer County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBlackberry Mtn RD
CrossesClear Creek
Location5.8 MI SE of Ellijay
RouteCounty Highway 99
CountyGilmer County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.61988, -84.43688
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$178,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blackberry Mtn RD over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blackberry Mtn RD 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 Blackberry Mtn RD over Clear Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blackberry Mtn RD over Clear Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Blackberry Mtn RD over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.