Old HWY 23 over Needy Creek Trib
GoodRabun County, Georgia · 1 MI S of Mountain City · Structure no. 000000024150120
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 23 over Needy Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Old HWY 23 over Needy Creek Trib in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 23 over Needy Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 23 over Needy Creek Trib 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Old HWY 23 over Needy Creek Trib carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 23 over Needy Creek Trib?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Old HWY 23 over Needy Creek Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.