US Bridges

Nancytown Creek R over Nancytown Creek

Fair

Habersham County, Georgia · Nancy Town Rec Area · Structure no. 080306000003074

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
1997 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Nancytown Creek R over Nancytown Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Nancytown Creek R over Nancytown Creek in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 28 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 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNancytown Creek R
CrossesNancytown Creek
LocationNancy Town Rec Area
RouteFederal Lands Road 59I
CountyHabersham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.49876, -83.48658
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (1997)
Projected traffic3 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nancytown Creek R over Nancytown Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Nancytown Creek R over Nancytown 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nancytown Creek R over Nancytown Creek carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Nancytown Creek R over Nancytown Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nancytown Creek R over Nancytown Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.