Raper Creek Road over Raper Creek
FairHabersham County, Georgia · 10 Miles N of Clarksvill · Structure no. 080306000003068
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 1997 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Raper Creek Road over Raper Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raper Creek Road over Raper Creek in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 1968. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Raper Creek Road over Raper Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Raper Creek Road over Raper 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Raper Creek Road over Raper Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (1997 count).
How long is Raper Creek Road over Raper Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Raper Creek Road over Raper Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.