US Bridges

SR 2 SR 15 US 23 over Saddle Gap Branch

Good

Rabun County, Georgia · Inside Clayton Ga · Structure no. 000000024100040

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 SR 15 US 23 over Saddle Gap Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2 SR 15 US 23 over Saddle Gap Branch in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 76 years old, older 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 25,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,975 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 2 SR 15 US 23
CrossesSaddle Gap Branch
LocationInside Clayton Ga
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.87706, -83.39726
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,200 (2024)
Projected traffic30,975 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$404,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 SR 15 US 23 over Saddle Gap Branch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR 2 SR 15 US 23 over Saddle Gap Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 SR 15 US 23 over Saddle Gap Branch carry?

About 25,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 SR 15 US 23 over Saddle Gap Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 2 SR 15 US 23 over Saddle Gap Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.