Bridge construction shall conform to the state department of transportation specifications
construction of roads and bridges, latest edition or such structure shall be designed
by and stamped with the seal of a registered professional engineer qualified to design
such structures and who is licensed in the State of Georgia. The engineering design
of all bridges shall be submitted to the Gilmer County Public Works Director for review
and approval prior to construction. The bottom or lowest point of the bridge deck
structure shall be built at a minimum of two feet above the base flood elevation.
Gilmer County may consult with a registered engineer, other consultants, or state
agencies on the design of proposed bridges. The developer should allow additional
time for approval where bridges are proposed in the development. All plans for bridge
construction shall contain a detailed maintenance plan. Bridges shall be designed
to accommodate vehicle weight of 86,000 pounds. Bridges may be constructed to timber
and related materials when placed in class C, D, or E roads. If any bridge is to be
enclosed (as a "covered bridge"), the minimum interior dimensions shall be 14 feet
wide and 14 feet and six inches high.
