Kelly Road over Hightower Creek
GoodTowns County, Georgia · 3.5 MI SE of Hiawassee · Structure no. 000000028150090
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kelly Road over Hightower Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kelly Road over Hightower Creek in Towns County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 Kelly Road over Hightower Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kelly Road over Hightower 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Kelly Road over Hightower Creek carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Kelly Road over Hightower Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Kelly Road over Hightower Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.