US Bridges

Rainbow Creek RD over Timpson Creek

FairPosted for load

Rabun County, Georgia · 4.5 MI W of Clayton · Structure no. 000000024150330

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rainbow Creek RD over Timpson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rainbow Creek RD over Timpson Creek in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRainbow Creek RD
CrossesTimpson Creek
Location4.5 MI W of Clayton
RouteCounty Highway 162
CountyRabun County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.89426, -83.47569
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$222,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rainbow Creek RD over Timpson Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rainbow Creek RD 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 Rainbow Creek RD over Timpson Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rainbow Creek RD over Timpson Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Rainbow Creek RD over Timpson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.