US Bridges

SR15 US23 US441NB over Tallulah River

Good

Rabun County, Georgia · 8.1 MI S of Clayton · Structure no. 000000024150840

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
315 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR15 US23 US441NB over Tallulah River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR15 US23 US441NB 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 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,720 by 2032. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR15 US23 US441NB
CrossesTallulah River
Location8.1 MI S of Clayton
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.76072, -83.39658
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,100 (2024)
Projected traffic15,720 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR15 US23 US441NB over Tallulah River built?

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

What condition is SR15 US23 US441NB 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 SR15 US23 US441NB over Tallulah River carry?

About 14,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR15 US23 US441NB over Tallulah River?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR15 US23 US441NB over Tallulah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.