Franklin St. over Little Tennessee River
FairRabun County, Georgia · 0.7 MI SE of Dillard · Structure no. 000000024150020
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 323
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franklin St. over Little Tennessee River is a concrete tee beam carrying Franklin St. over Little Tennessee River in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Franklin St. over Little Tennessee River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Franklin St. 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 Franklin St. over Little Tennessee River carry?
About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Franklin St. over Little Tennessee River?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Franklin St. over Little Tennessee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.