Chester York RD over Tallulah River
PoorPosted for loadRabun County, Georgia · 8.5 MI W of Clayton · Structure no. 000000024150510
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chester York RD over Tallulah River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chester York RD over Tallulah River in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chester York RD over Tallulah River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chester York RD over Tallulah River 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 Chester York RD over Tallulah River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Chester York RD over Tallulah River?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.
Who owns Chester York RD over Tallulah River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.