US 23- US 441 over Tallulah River
FairRabun County, Georgia · Tallulah Falls City Limit · Structure no. 000000024100080
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 505 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 23- US 441 over Tallulah River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 23- US 441 over Tallulah River in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 86 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 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,990 by 2032. The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 23- US 441 over Tallulah River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is US 23- US 441 over Tallulah River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 23- US 441 over Tallulah River carry?
About 13,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 23- US 441 over Tallulah River?
The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns US 23- US 441 over Tallulah River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.