US Bridges

SR 2 US 76 over She Creek

Fair

Rabun County, Georgia · 4.2 MI SE of Clayton · Structure no. 000000024100070

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,410
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 US 76 over She Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2 US 76 over She Creek in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1949, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,410 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,570 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 2 US 76
CrossesShe Creek
Location4.2 MI SE of Clayton
RouteU.S. Route 76
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.84491, -83.33955
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,410 (2024)
Projected traffic6,570 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 US 76 over She Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 2 US 76 over She 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 US 76 over She Creek carry?

About 2,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 US 76 over She Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 2 US 76 over She Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.