SR282 over Tails Creek
GoodGilmer County, Georgia · 6.9 MI West of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012350650
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,970
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR282 over Tails Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR282 over Tails Creek in Gilmer County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,970 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,495 by 2032. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR282 over Tails Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR282 over Tails 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 SR282 over Tails Creek carry?
About 4,970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR282 over Tails Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR282 over Tails Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.