Zion Hill Road over Harper Creek
FairGilmer County, Georgia · 7 MI NW of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012350540
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 323
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Zion Hill Road over Harper Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Zion Hill Road over Harper Creek in Gilmer County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Zion Hill Road over Harper Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Zion Hill Road over Harper 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 Zion Hill Road over Harper Creek carry?
About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Zion Hill Road over Harper Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Zion Hill Road over Harper Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.