Blue Ridge Gap RD over Little Persimmon Creek
FairRabun County, Georgia · 6.2 MI W of Mountain City · Structure no. 000000024150410
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,061
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Gap RD over Little Persimmon Creek is a steel culvert carrying Blue Ridge Gap RD over Little Persimmon Creek in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Ridge Gap RD over Little Persimmon Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Ridge Gap RD over Little Persimmon 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 Blue Ridge Gap RD over Little Persimmon Creek carry?
About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge Gap RD over Little Persimmon Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Gap RD over Little Persimmon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.