US Bridges

Bridge Creek Road over Bridge Creek

Fair

Rabun County, Georgia · 5.3 MI SW of Tiger · Structure no. 000000024100240

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
910
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Creek Road over Bridge Creek is a steel culvert carrying Bridge Creek Road over Bridge Creek in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBridge Creek Road
CrossesBridge Creek
Location5.3 MI SW of Tiger
RouteCounty Highway 880
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.81878, -83.5202
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2024)
Projected traffic1,470 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Creek Road over Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Creek Road over Bridge 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge Creek Road over Bridge Creek carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Creek Road over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Bridge Creek Road over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.