US Bridges

Tickanetley Road over Tickanetley Creek

FairPosted for load

Gilmer County, Georgia · 12 MI SE of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012350370

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
92 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tickanetley Road over Tickanetley Creek is a concrete slab carrying Tickanetley Road over Tickanetley 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 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTickanetley Road
CrossesTickanetley Creek
Location12 MI SE of Ellijay
RouteCounty Highway 133
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.63643, -84.27665
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2024)
Projected traffic195 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Tickanetley Road over Tickanetley Creek built?

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

What condition is Tickanetley Road 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 Tickanetley Road over Tickanetley Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tickanetley Road over Tickanetley Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Tickanetley Road over Tickanetley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.