Ellijay Road over Town Creek
FairPosted for loadPickens County, Georgia · 3 MI NW of Talking Rock · Structure no. 000000022700060
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,490
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ellijay Road over Town Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ellijay Road over Town 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 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. 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 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Town 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 Town 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Ellijay Road over Town Creek carry?
About 1,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ellijay Road over Town Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Ellijay Road over Town Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.