US Bridges

Crandall Ellijay R over Mill Creek

Fair

Murray County, Georgia · 2.8 MI NE of Eton · Structure no. 000000021350100

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crandall Ellijay R over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Crandall Ellijay R over Mill Creek in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCrandall Ellijay R
CrossesMill Creek
Location2.8 MI NE of Eton
RouteCounty Highway 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.85951, -84.73823
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crandall Ellijay R over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crandall Ellijay R over Mill 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 2024.

How much traffic does Crandall Ellijay R over Mill Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Crandall Ellijay R over Mill Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Crandall Ellijay R over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.