Rabun Road over Ogeechee River
PoorClosed to trafficHancock County, Georgia · 13.4 MI NE of Sparta · Structure no. 000000014150090
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rabun Road over Ogeechee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rabun Road over Ogeechee River in Hancock County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2031. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rabun Road over Ogeechee River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rabun Road over Ogeechee River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Rabun Road over Ogeechee River carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Rabun Road over Ogeechee River?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Rabun Road over Ogeechee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.