US Bridges

SR 197 over Dicks Creek

Fair

Rabun County, Georgia · 10.5 MI W of Clayton · Structure no. 000000024100210

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 197 over Dicks Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 197 over Dicks Creek in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 197
CrossesDicks Creek
Location10.5 MI W of Clayton
RouteState Highway 197
CountyRabun County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.85817, -83.58473
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$393,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 197 over Dicks Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 197 over Dicks Creek 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 197 over Dicks Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 197 over Dicks Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns SR 197 over Dicks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.