Jay Bridge Road over Etowah River
GoodLumpkin County, Georgia · 5 MI NW of Dahlonega · Structure no. 000000018750090
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jay Bridge Road over Etowah River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jay Bridge Road over Etowah River in Lumpkin County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 Jay Bridge Road over Etowah River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jay Bridge Road over Etowah 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Jay Bridge Road over Etowah River carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Jay Bridge Road over Etowah River?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Jay Bridge Road over Etowah River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.