W.76 Loop Road over Timpson Creek
PoorPosted for loadRabun County, Georgia · 4.6 MI W of Clayton · Structure no. 000000024150360
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W.76 Loop Road over Timpson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying W.76 Loop Road over Timpson Creek in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W.76 Loop Road over Timpson Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is W.76 Loop Road over Timpson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does W.76 Loop Road over Timpson Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is W.76 Loop Road over Timpson Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns W.76 Loop Road over Timpson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.