SR 15 US 23 US over Betty Creek
PoorRabun County, Georgia · Inside Dillard City Limit · Structure no. 000000024100160
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 15 US 23 US over Betty Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 15 US 23 US over Betty Creek in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 99 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,865 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was SR 15 US 23 US over Betty Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is SR 15 US 23 US over Betty Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does SR 15 US 23 US over Betty Creek carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 15 US 23 US over Betty Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns SR 15 US 23 US over Betty Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.