US Bridges

Kelleys Crk Road over Little Tennessee River

Good

Rabun County, Georgia · 0.9 MI SE of Dillard · Structure no. 000000024150060

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,230
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kelleys Crk Road over Little Tennessee River is a concrete tee beam carrying Kelleys Crk Road over Little Tennessee River in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,145 by 2031. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKelleys Crk Road
CrossesLittle Tennessee River
Location0.9 MI SE of Dillard
RouteCounty Highway 7
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.95758, -83.38191
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,230 (2024)
Projected traffic2,145 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$598,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kelleys Crk Road over Little Tennessee River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kelleys Crk Road over Little Tennessee River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Kelleys Crk Road over Little Tennessee River carry?

About 1,230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kelleys Crk Road over Little Tennessee River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Kelleys Crk Road over Little Tennessee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.