Lamb Road over Little Tennessee River
FairPosted for loadRabun County, Georgia · 1.8 MI N of Dillard · Structure no. 000000024150080
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 323
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lamb Road over Little Tennessee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lamb Road over Little Tennessee River in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lamb Road over Little Tennessee River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lamb Road 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 Lamb Road over Little Tennessee River carry?
About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lamb Road over Little Tennessee River?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Lamb Road over Little Tennessee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.