US Bridges

SR15 US23 US441-SB over Tallulah River

Fair

Rabun County, Georgia · 8.4 MI S of Clayton · Structure no. 000000024100090

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
445 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,480
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR15 US23 US441-SB over Tallulah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR15 US23 US441-SB over Tallulah River in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 66 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 10,480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,720 by 2032. The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR15 US23 US441-SB
CrossesTallulah River
Location8.4 MI S of Clayton
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyRabun County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.75726, -83.39657
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length445 ft (135.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,480 (2024)
Projected traffic15,720 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR15 US23 US441-SB over Tallulah River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR15 US23 US441-SB 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 SR15 US23 US441-SB over Tallulah River carry?

About 10,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR15 US23 US441-SB over Tallulah River?

The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR15 US23 US441-SB over Tallulah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.