US Bridges

Crow Creek Road over Seals Creek

Good

Rabun County, Georgia · 10.2 MI North of Tiger · Structure no. 000000024150860

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crow Creek Road over Seals Creek is a steel culvert carrying Crow Creek Road over Seals Creek in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCrow Creek Road
CrossesSeals Creek
Location10.2 MI North of Tiger
RouteCounty Highway 80
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.77422, -83.52413
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$90,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crow Creek Road over Seals Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crow Creek Road over Seals 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 Crow Creek Road over Seals Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Crow Creek Road over Seals Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Crow Creek Road over Seals Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.