Macedonia Road over Anderson Creek
FairPosted for loadGilmer County, Georgia · 9 MI E of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012350390
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 264 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Macedonia Road over Anderson Creek is a concrete slab carrying Macedonia Road over Anderson 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Macedonia Road over Anderson Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Macedonia Road over Anderson 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 Macedonia Road over Anderson Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Macedonia Road over Anderson Creek?
The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Macedonia Road over Anderson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.