US Bridges

Nimblewill Road over Montgomery Creek

Fair

Lumpkin County, Georgia · 8 Miles NW Dahlonega Ga · Structure no. 080302000003038

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
1991 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Nimblewill Road over Montgomery Creek is a concrete slab carrying Nimblewill Road over Montgomery Creek in Lumpkin County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 1986. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesNimblewill Road
CrossesMontgomery Creek
Location8 Miles NW Dahlonega Ga
RouteFederal Lands Road 28-1
CountyLumpkin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.60812, -84.09772
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1991)
Projected traffic90 by 1986
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$58,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nimblewill Road over Montgomery Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nimblewill Road over Montgomery 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nimblewill Road over Montgomery Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Nimblewill Road over Montgomery Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Nimblewill Road over Montgomery Creek?

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