Buford Weaver RD over Tickanetley Creek
FairPosted for loadGilmer County, Georgia · 13 MI SE of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012350360
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 126
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buford Weaver RD over Tickanetley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buford Weaver 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buford Weaver RD over Tickanetley Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buford Weaver 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 Buford Weaver RD over Tickanetley Creek carry?
About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Buford Weaver RD over Tickanetley Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Buford Weaver RD over Tickanetley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.