US Bridges

Warwoman Road over Saddle Gap Creek

Fair

Rabun County, Georgia · E of Clayton Cty Lmts · Structure no. 000000024100270

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,280
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warwoman Road over Saddle Gap Creek is a steel culvert carrying Warwoman Road over Saddle Gap Creek in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 90 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 1,280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWarwoman Road
CrossesSaddle Gap Creek
LocationE of Clayton Cty Lmts
RouteCounty Highway 884
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.88112, -83.3839
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating19 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 traffic1,280 (2024)
Projected traffic2,220 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Warwoman Road over Saddle Gap Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Warwoman Road over Saddle Gap 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 Warwoman Road over Saddle Gap Creek carry?

About 1,280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Warwoman Road over Saddle Gap Creek?

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

Who owns Warwoman Road over Saddle Gap Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.