Kells Ridge Road over Kells Creek
FairGilmer County, Georgia · 2.5 MI N of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012350560
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 126
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kells Ridge Road over Kells Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kells Ridge Road over Kells 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 6 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 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 Kells Ridge Road over Kells Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kells Ridge Road over Kells 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 Kells Ridge Road over Kells Creek carry?
About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Kells Ridge Road over Kells Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Kells Ridge Road over Kells Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.