US Bridges

CR 152 over Tallulah River

Fair

Rabun County, Georgia · 4.8 MI S of Tiger · Structure no. 000000024150260

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
202 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 152 over Tallulah River is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 152 over Tallulah River in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 152
CrossesTallulah River
Location4.8 MI S of Tiger
RouteCounty Highway 152
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.77893, -83.41533
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 152 over Tallulah River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 152 over Tallulah 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 152 over Tallulah River carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 152 over Tallulah River?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 152 over Tallulah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.