Joy Bridge Road over Tallulah River
GoodRabun County, Georgia · 5.2 MI of Tiger · Structure no. 000000024150780
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 115 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 323
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Joy Bridge Road over Tallulah River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joy Bridge Road over Tallulah River in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Joy Bridge Road over Tallulah River built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Joy Bridge Road over Tallulah River 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 Joy Bridge Road over Tallulah River carry?
About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Joy Bridge Road over Tallulah River?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Joy Bridge Road over Tallulah River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.