SR 246 over Little Tennessee River
GoodRabun County, Georgia · 0.9 MI N of Dillard · Structure no. 000000024100220
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 205 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,230
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 246 over Little Tennessee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 246 over Little Tennessee River in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 55 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,230 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,510 by 2031. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 246 over Little Tennessee River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is SR 246 over Little Tennessee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does SR 246 over Little Tennessee River carry?
About 5,230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 246 over Little Tennessee River?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 246 over Little Tennessee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.