Ellijay Road over Talking Rock Creek
GoodPosted for loadPickens County, Georgia · 1.5 MI NW of Talking Rock · Structure no. 000000022700050
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 314 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,490
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ellijay Road over Talking Rock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ellijay Road over Talking Rock Creek in Pickens County, Georgia. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 99 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2032. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 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 Ellijay Road over Talking Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is Ellijay Road over Talking Rock Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Ellijay Road over Talking Rock Creek carry?
About 1,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ellijay Road over Talking Rock Creek?
The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Ellijay Road over Talking Rock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.