Tallulah River RD over Mill Creek
FairRabun County, Georgia · Coleman River Wma · Structure no. 080305000003061
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 106
- 1991 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Tallulah River RD over Mill Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Tallulah River RD over Mill Creek in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1949, 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.
It carries about 106 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tallulah River RD over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tallulah River RD over Mill 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Tallulah River RD over Mill Creek carry?
About 106 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Tallulah River RD over Mill Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Tallulah River RD over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.