Owl Town Road over Cartecay River Trib
FairGilmer County, Georgia · 3.2 MI SE of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012350600
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 126
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Owl Town Road over Cartecay River Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Owl Town Road over Cartecay River Trib in Gilmer County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 150 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Owl Town Road over Cartecay River Trib built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Owl Town Road over Cartecay River Trib 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 Owl Town Road over Cartecay River Trib carry?
About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Owl Town Road over Cartecay River Trib?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Owl Town Road over Cartecay River Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.