US Bridges

Lower Cartecay RD over Cartecay River

Good

Gilmer County, Georgia · 6 MI SE of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012350750

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Cartecay RD over Cartecay River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Cartecay RD over Cartecay River in Gilmer County, Georgia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2043. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLower Cartecay RD
CrossesCartecay River
Location6 MI SE of Ellijay
RouteCounty Highway 101
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.63867, -84.40867
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic675 by 2043
Trucks12%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$28.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Cartecay RD over Cartecay River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Cartecay RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lower Cartecay RD over Cartecay River carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Lower Cartecay RD over Cartecay River?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Cartecay RD over Cartecay River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.