US Bridges

SR 28 over Chattooga River

Fair

Rabun County, Georgia · 13 MI NE of Clayton · Structure no. 000000024100170

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Chattooga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 28 over Chattooga River in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 28
CrossesChattooga River
Location13 MI NE of Clayton
RouteState Highway 28
CountyRabun County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.91937, -83.16867
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2024)
Projected traffic405 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 28 over Chattooga River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 28 over Chattooga 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 28 over Chattooga River carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Chattooga River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 28 over Chattooga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.