US Bridges

Tuckaluge Road over Tuckaluge Creek

Poor

Rabun County, Georgia · Warwoman Wma · Structure no. 080305000003046

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
1984 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Tuckaluge Road over Tuckaluge Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Tuckaluge Road over Tuckaluge Creek in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 1999. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesTuckaluge Road
CrossesTuckaluge Creek
LocationWarwoman Wma
RouteFederal Lands Road 153.9
CountyRabun County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.90167, -83.30083
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1984)
Projected traffic25 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$55,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tuckaluge Road over Tuckaluge Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Tuckaluge Road over Tuckaluge Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Tuckaluge Road over Tuckaluge Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1984 count).

How long is Tuckaluge Road over Tuckaluge Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Tuckaluge Road over Tuckaluge Creek?

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