US Bridges

Polly Gap RD over Saddle Gap Creek

Good

Rabun County, Georgia · In East Clayton · Structure no. 000000024150910

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Polly Gap RD over Saddle Gap Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Polly Gap RD over Saddle Gap Creek in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 by 2031. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPolly Gap RD
CrossesSaddle Gap Creek
LocationIn East Clayton
RouteCity Street 90101
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.87926, -83.38805
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic2,220 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Polly Gap RD over Saddle Gap Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Polly Gap RD over Saddle Gap 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Polly Gap RD over Saddle Gap Creek carry?

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

How long is Polly Gap RD over Saddle Gap Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Polly Gap RD over Saddle Gap Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.