NORTH MAIN STREET
Carrying NORTH MAIN STREET over ELLIJAY RIVER
IN ELLIJAY, Gilmer, Georgia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NORTH MAIN STREET
The NORTH MAIN STREET bridge in Gilmer, Georgia carries NORTH MAIN STREET over ELLIJAY RIVER. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1966, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 7 sections, stretching 76.8 meters (252 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,550 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NORTH MAIN STREET compares
Live comparison across Georgia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1929
- Last Reconstructed
- 1966
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 7
- Structure Length
- 76.8 m (252 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.2 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,550 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000012300070
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
NORTH MAIN STREET is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare NORTH MAIN STREET against other structures in Gilmer and across Georgia. Georgia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for NORTH MAIN STREET?
NORTH MAIN STREET in Gilmer, Georgia has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NORTH MAIN STREET inspected?
NORTH MAIN STREET's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,550 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NORTH MAIN STREET is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NORTH MAIN STREET?
NORTH MAIN STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NORTH MAIN STREET?
NORTH MAIN STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is NORTH MAIN STREET and does age affect safety?
NORTH MAIN STREET was built in 1929, making it 97 years old and last reconstructed in 1966.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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