Old Bald Mtn Road over Stink Creek
PoorPosted for loadUnion County, Georgia · 7.1 MI SE of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029150300
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 323
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Bald Mtn Road over Stink Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Bald Mtn Road over Stink Creek in Union County, Georgia. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 83 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Bald Mtn Road over Stink Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Old Bald Mtn Road over Stink Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Old Bald Mtn Road over Stink Creek carry?
About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Bald Mtn Road over Stink Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Old Bald Mtn Road over Stink Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.