US Bridges

Wolf Crk Ch RD over Little Tennessee River

FairPosted for load

Rabun County, Georgia · 3.7 MI SW of Dillard · Structure no. 000000024150010

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Crk Ch RD over Little Tennessee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wolf Crk Ch RD over Little Tennessee River in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWolf Crk Ch RD
CrossesLittle Tennessee River
Location3.7 MI SW of Dillard
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.92978, -83.42751
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating10.9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolf Crk Ch RD over Little Tennessee River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf Crk Ch RD over Little Tennessee 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 Wolf Crk Ch RD over Little Tennessee River carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wolf Crk Ch RD over Little Tennessee River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Crk Ch RD over Little Tennessee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.