US Bridges

SR 2 over Mountaintown Creek

Good

Gilmer County, Georgia · 6.7 MI NW of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012350620

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
345 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,440
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Mountaintown Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Mountaintown Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,130 by 2032. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesMountaintown Creek
Location6.7 MI NW of Ellijay
RouteState Highway 2
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.75047, -84.55579
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,440 (2024)
Projected traffic2,130 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 2 over Mountaintown Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Mountaintown Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Mountaintown Creek carry?

About 1,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Mountaintown Creek?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Mountaintown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.