US Bridges

Warwoman Road over W. Fork Chattooga River

Fair

Rabun County, Georgia · 12.5 MI NE of Clayton · Structure no. 000000024100310

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warwoman Road over W. Fork Chattooga River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Warwoman Road over W. Fork Chattooga River in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2031. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesWarwoman Road
CrossesW. Fork Chattooga River
Location12.5 MI NE of Clayton
RouteCounty Highway 884
CountyRabun County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.93935, -83.19249
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2024)
Projected traffic420 by 2031
Trucks7%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$791,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Warwoman Road over W. Fork Chattooga River built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warwoman Road over W. Fork Chattooga 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Warwoman Road over W. Fork Chattooga River carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Warwoman Road over W. Fork Chattooga River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Warwoman Road over W. Fork Chattooga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.