US Bridges

Hard Scrabble RD over S F Rapier Mill Creek

Good

Fannin County, Georgia · 6.3 MI NE Mineral Bluff · Structure no. 000000011150200

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hard Scrabble RD over S F Rapier Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hard Scrabble RD over S F Rapier Mill Creek in Fannin County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesHard Scrabble RD
CrossesS F Rapier Mill Creek
Location6.3 MI NE Mineral Bluff
RouteCounty Highway 83
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.98145, -84.20148
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hard Scrabble RD over S F Rapier Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hard Scrabble RD over S F Rapier Mill 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hard Scrabble RD over S F Rapier Mill Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hard Scrabble RD over S F Rapier Mill Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Hard Scrabble RD over S F Rapier Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.