Messer Creek RD over Betty Creek
FairPosted for loadRabun County, Georgia · 3.7 MI NW of Dillard · Structure no. 000000024150100
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Messer Creek RD over Betty Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Messer Creek RD over Betty Creek in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 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 | 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 Messer Creek RD over Betty Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Messer Creek RD over Betty Creek 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 Messer Creek RD over Betty Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Messer Creek RD over Betty Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Messer Creek RD over Betty Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.