US Bridges

Old Burnt Mt. Rd. over Norton Creek

FairPosted for load

Pickens County, Georgia · 2 MI NE of Jasper · Structure no. 000000022750030

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Burnt Mt. Rd. over Norton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Burnt Mt. Rd. over Norton Creek in Pickens County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Burnt Mt. Rd.
CrossesNorton Creek
Location2 MI NE of Jasper
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyPickens County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.4831, -84.41703
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$162,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Burnt Mt. Rd. over Norton Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Burnt Mt. Rd. over Norton 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 Old Burnt Mt. Rd. over Norton Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Burnt Mt. Rd. over Norton Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Old Burnt Mt. Rd. over Norton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.