SR 15 US 23 US over Little Tennessee River
FairRabun County, Georgia · 4.2 MI N of Clayton · Structure no. 000000024100150
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 15 US 23 US over Little Tennessee River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 15 US 23 US over Little Tennessee River in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,505 by 2031. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 15 US 23 US over Little Tennessee River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is SR 15 US 23 US over Little Tennessee 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 SR 15 US 23 US over Little Tennessee River carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 15 US 23 US over Little Tennessee River?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns SR 15 US 23 US over Little Tennessee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.