US Bridges

Hidden Valley Trai over Little Mountaintown Crk

Good

Gilmer County, Georgia · 7.1 Mi. West of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012350720

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hidden Valley Trai over Little Mountaintown Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hidden Valley Trai over Little Mountaintown Crk in Gilmer County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHidden Valley Trai
CrossesLittle Mountaintown Crk
Location7.1 Mi. West of Ellijay
RouteCounty Highway 544
CountyGilmer County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.75242, -84.55239
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$7.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hidden Valley Trai over Little Mountaintown Crk built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hidden Valley Trai over Little Mountaintown Crk 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 Hidden Valley Trai over Little Mountaintown Crk carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hidden Valley Trai over Little Mountaintown Crk?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Hidden Valley Trai over Little Mountaintown Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.