US Bridges

Charlie Mtn Road over Timpson Creek

Fair

Rabun County, Georgia · 6.8 MI W of Clayton · Structure no. 000000024150200

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,360
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charlie Mtn Road over Timpson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Charlie Mtn Road over Timpson Creek in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 1,360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCharlie Mtn Road
CrossesTimpson Creek
Location6.8 MI W of Clayton
RouteCounty Highway 94
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.85808, -83.51246
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,360 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Charlie Mtn Road over Timpson Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Charlie Mtn Road over Timpson 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 Charlie Mtn Road over Timpson Creek carry?

About 1,360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Charlie Mtn Road over Timpson Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Charlie Mtn Road over Timpson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.