Misty Creek Lane over Brasstown Creek
FairPosted for loadTowns County, Georgia · 5 MI N of Young Harris · Structure no. 000000028150380
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 323
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Misty Creek Lane over Brasstown Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Misty Creek Lane over Brasstown Creek in Towns County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2031. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 12 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Misty Creek Lane over Brasstown Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Misty Creek Lane over Brasstown 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Misty Creek Lane over Brasstown Creek carry?
About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Misty Creek Lane over Brasstown Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Misty Creek Lane over Brasstown Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.