US Bridges

FDR-86-B over Overflow Creek

Fair

Rabun County, Georgia · Warwoman Wma · Structure no. 080305000001043

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
1978 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FDR-86-B over Overflow Creek is a steel culvert carrying FDR-86-B over Overflow Creek in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesFDR-86-B
CrossesOverflow Creek
LocationWarwoman Wma
RouteFederal Lands Road 86B
CountyRabun County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.9961, -83.23561
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (1978)
Projected traffic18 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FDR-86-B over Overflow Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FDR-86-B over Overflow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does FDR-86-B over Overflow Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is FDR-86-B over Overflow Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns FDR-86-B over Overflow Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.