US Bridges

Burton Dam Road over Tallulah River

Fair

Rabun County, Georgia · 7 MI SW of Tiger · Structure no. 000000024100230

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burton Dam Road over Tallulah River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burton Dam Road over Tallulah River in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,305 by 2032. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesBurton Dam Road
CrossesTallulah River
Location7 MI SW of Tiger
RouteCounty Highway 880
CountyRabun County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.79144, -83.53714
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2024)
Projected traffic1,305 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burton Dam Road over Tallulah River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burton Dam Road over Tallulah 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 Burton Dam Road over Tallulah River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Burton Dam Road over Tallulah River?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Burton Dam Road over Tallulah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.