US Bridges

Blacks Creek RD over Blacks Creek

Good

Rabun County, Georgia · 1.2 MI E of Mountain Cty · Structure no. 000000024150720

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blacks Creek RD over Blacks Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blacks Creek RD over Blacks Creek in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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.

It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBlacks Creek RD
CrossesBlacks Creek
Location1.2 MI E of Mountain Cty
RouteCounty Highway 46
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.92097, -83.36757
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$175,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blacks Creek RD over Blacks Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blacks Creek RD over Blacks 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Blacks Creek RD over Blacks Creek carry?

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

How long is Blacks Creek RD over Blacks Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Blacks Creek RD over Blacks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.