US Bridges

Old Bucktown RD over Tickanetley Creek

FairPosted for load

Gilmer County, Georgia · 14 MI SE of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012350340

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
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 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 6 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOld Bucktown RD
CrossesTickanetley Creek
Location14 MI SE of Ellijay
RouteCounty Highway 131
CountyGilmer County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.62664, -84.24382
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Bucktown RD over Tickanetley Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Bucktown RD over Tickanetley 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Old Bucktown RD over Tickanetley Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old Bucktown RD over Tickanetley Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Old Bucktown RD over Tickanetley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.