US Bridges

Tallulah River RD over Tallulah Rv

Fair

Rabun County, Georgia · Coleman River Wma · Structure no. 080305000003058

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
1991 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Tallulah River RD over Tallulah Rv is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Tallulah River RD over Tallulah Rv in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 1990. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesTallulah River RD
CrossesTallulah Rv
LocationColeman River Wma
RouteFederal Lands Road 70.78
CountyRabun County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.94628, -83.55027
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (1991)
Projected traffic159 by 1990
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tallulah River RD over Tallulah Rv built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tallulah River RD over Tallulah Rv 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 October 2023.

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

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

How long is Tallulah River RD over Tallulah Rv?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Tallulah River RD over Tallulah Rv?

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