US Bridges

Holt Bridge Road over Cartecay River

Good

Gilmer County, Georgia · 6 2 MI SE of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012350660

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,030
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holt Bridge Road over Cartecay River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holt Bridge Road over Cartecay River in Gilmer County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHolt Bridge Road
CrossesCartecay River
Location6 2 MI SE of Ellijay
RouteCounty Highway 120
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.66116, -84.38188
Functional classRural Local

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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Holt Bridge Road over Cartecay River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holt Bridge Road over Cartecay River 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 Holt Bridge Road over Cartecay River carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Holt Bridge Road over Cartecay River?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Holt Bridge Road over Cartecay River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.