US Bridges

Ramey Road over Worley Creek

FairPosted for load

Rabun County, Georgia · 3.6 MI S of Tiger · Structure no. 000000024150380

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramey Road over Worley Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Ramey Road over Worley Creek in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRamey Road
CrossesWorley Creek
Location3.6 MI S of Tiger
RouteCounty Highway 209
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.79365, -83.42685
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating21.9 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramey Road over Worley Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramey Road over Worley 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ramey Road over Worley Creek carry?

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

How long is Ramey Road over Worley Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ramey Road over Worley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.