US Bridges

Nimblewill Road over Nimblewill CR

Fair

Lumpkin County, Georgia · 10 Miles NW Dahlonega Ga · Structure no. 080302000003040

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
1991 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Nimblewill Road over Nimblewill CR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Nimblewill Road over Nimblewill CR in Lumpkin County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 1989. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesNimblewill Road
CrossesNimblewill CR
Location10 Miles NW Dahlonega Ga
RouteCounty Highway 28-2
CountyLumpkin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.57029, -84.15285
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1991)
Projected traffic90 by 1989
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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$96,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nimblewill Road over Nimblewill CR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nimblewill Road over Nimblewill CR 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 Nimblewill CR carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Nimblewill Road over Nimblewill CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Nimblewill Road over Nimblewill CR?

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