US Bridges

Alec Mountain Road over Sutton Mill Creek

Fair

Habersham County, Georgia · 2 MI NW of Clarkesville · Structure no. 000000013750470

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,270
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alec Mountain Road over Sutton Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Alec Mountain Road over Sutton Mill Creek in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 915 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAlec Mountain Road
CrossesSutton Mill Creek
Location2 MI NW of Clarkesville
RouteCounty Highway 187
CountyHabersham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.63041, -83.54076
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,270 (2024)
Projected traffic915 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alec Mountain Road over Sutton Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alec Mountain Road over Sutton Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Alec Mountain Road over Sutton Mill Creek carry?

About 1,270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alec Mountain Road over Sutton Mill Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Alec Mountain Road over Sutton Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.