Bear Gap Road over Panther Creek
GoodHabersham County, Georgia · 4.8 MI West of Tallulah F · Structure no. 000000013750680
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Gap Road over Panther Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bear Gap Road over Panther Creek in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Gap Road over Panther Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Gap Road over Panther 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 2024.
How much traffic does Bear Gap Road over Panther Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bear Gap Road over Panther Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Gap Road over Panther Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.