US Bridges

Coleman River Road over Coleman River

Fair

Rabun County, Georgia · Coleman River Wma · Structure no. 080305000003052

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14
1978 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Coleman River Road over Coleman River is a concrete slab carrying Coleman River Road over Coleman River in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 1988. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesColeman River Road
CrossesColeman River
LocationColeman River Wma
RouteFederal Lands Road 54.24
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.95116, -83.51803
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (1978)
Projected traffic21 by 1988
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$34,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Coleman River Road over Coleman River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coleman River Road over Coleman River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Coleman River Road over Coleman River carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is Coleman River Road over Coleman River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Coleman River Road over Coleman River?

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