US Bridges

Rickman Airfield R over Stekoa Creek

Good

Rabun County, Georgia · 3.2 MI E of Tiger · Structure no. 000000024150790

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rickman Airfield R over Stekoa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rickman Airfield R over Stekoa Creek 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 46 ft (14 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRickman Airfield R
CrossesStekoa Creek
Location3.2 MI E of Tiger
RouteCounty Highway 159
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.83736, -83.37887
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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$196,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rickman Airfield R over Stekoa Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rickman Airfield R over Stekoa 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 Rickman Airfield R over Stekoa Creek carry?

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

How long is Rickman Airfield R over Stekoa Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Rickman Airfield R over Stekoa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.