US Bridges

Low Gap Road over Tallulah River

Good

Rabun County, Georgia · 6.6MI SW of Tiger · Structure no. 000000024150800

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Low Gap Road over Tallulah River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Low Gap Road over Tallulah River in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesLow Gap Road
CrossesTallulah River
Location6.6MI SW of Tiger
RouteCounty Highway 80
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.75688, -83.49791
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Low Gap Road over Tallulah River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Low Gap 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 Low Gap Road over Tallulah River carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Low Gap Road over Tallulah River?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Low Gap Road over Tallulah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.