US Bridges

Warwoman Road over Tuckaluge Creek

Good

Rabun County, Georgia · 6.4 MI E of Clayton · Structure no. 000000024100280

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warwoman Road over Tuckaluge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Warwoman Road over Tuckaluge Creek in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,635 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesWarwoman Road
CrossesTuckaluge Creek
Location6.4 MI E of Clayton
RouteCounty Highway 884
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.89422, -83.29119
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2024)
Projected traffic1,635 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Warwoman Road over Tuckaluge Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warwoman Road over Tuckaluge Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Warwoman Road over Tuckaluge Creek carry?

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

How long is Warwoman Road over Tuckaluge Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Warwoman Road over Tuckaluge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.