US Bridges

Fs 32 over Persimmon Creek

GoodPosted for load

Rabun County, Georgia · 7 MI NW of Clayton · Structure no. 000000024150660

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fs 32 over Persimmon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fs 32 over Persimmon Creek in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFs 32
CrossesPersimmon Creek
Location7 MI NW of Clayton
RouteCounty Highway 222
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.93301, -83.49658
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 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 closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fs 32 over Persimmon Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fs 32 over Persimmon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Fs 32 over Persimmon Creek carry?

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

How long is Fs 32 over Persimmon Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fs 32 over Persimmon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.