US Bridges

Tallulah River RD over Tallulah Rvr

FairPosted for load

Rabun County, Georgia · Coleman River Wma · Structure no. 080305000003057

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
1991 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Tallulah River RD over Tallulah Rvr is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Tallulah River RD over Tallulah Rvr in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 106 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2045. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesTallulah River RD
CrossesTallulah Rvr
LocationColeman River Wma
RouteFederal Lands Road 70.74
CountyRabun County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.94205, -83.54605
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (1991)
Projected traffic100 by 2045
Trucks20%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tallulah River RD over Tallulah Rvr built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Tallulah River RD over Tallulah Rvr 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Tallulah River RD over Tallulah Rvr carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Tallulah River RD over Tallulah Rvr?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Tallulah River RD over Tallulah Rvr?

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