Old Bucktown RD over Tickanetley Creek
PoorPosted for loadGilmer County, Georgia · 11 MI SE of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012350320
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Bucktown RD over Tickanetley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Bucktown RD over Tickanetley Creek in Gilmer County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Bucktown RD over Tickanetley Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Bucktown RD over Tickanetley Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Old Bucktown RD over Tickanetley Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Bucktown RD over Tickanetley Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Old Bucktown RD over Tickanetley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.