Duggan Hill Road over Saddle Gap Creek
FairRabun County, Georgia · In East Clayton · Structure no. 000000024150440
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Duggan Hill Road over Saddle Gap Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Duggan Hill Road over Saddle Gap Creek in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 15 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Duggan Hill Road over Saddle Gap Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Duggan Hill Road over Saddle Gap 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 Duggan Hill Road over Saddle Gap Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Duggan Hill Road over Saddle Gap Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Duggan Hill Road over Saddle Gap Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.