Persimmon Road over Persimmon Creek
GoodPosted for loadRabun County, Georgia · 6.9 MI NW of Clayton · Structure no. 000000024150180
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,061
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Persimmon Road over Persimmon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Persimmon Road over Persimmon Creek in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Persimmon Road over Persimmon Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Persimmon Road over Persimmon Creek 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 Persimmon Road over Persimmon Creek carry?
About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Persimmon Road over Persimmon Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Persimmon Road over Persimmon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.