US Bridges

Nimblewill Ch. Rd. over Nimblewill Creek

Fair

Lumpkin County, Georgia · 6.2 MI NW of Dahlonega · Structure no. 000000018750160

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nimblewill Ch. Rd. over Nimblewill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nimblewill Ch. Rd. over Nimblewill Creek in Lumpkin County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNimblewill Ch. Rd.
CrossesNimblewill Creek
Location6.2 MI NW of Dahlonega
RouteCounty Highway 126
CountyLumpkin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.55931, -84.14153
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nimblewill Ch. Rd. over Nimblewill Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nimblewill Ch. Rd. over Nimblewill 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Nimblewill Ch. Rd. over Nimblewill Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nimblewill Ch. Rd. over Nimblewill Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nimblewill Ch. Rd. over Nimblewill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.