US Bridges

Overflow Road over W Chattooga CR

Fair

Rabun County, Georgia · Warwoman Wma · Structure no. 080305000003063

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46
1991 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Overflow Road over W Chattooga CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Overflow Road over W Chattooga CR in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2045. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesOverflow Road
CrossesW Chattooga CR
LocationWarwoman Wma
RouteFederal Lands Road 86.14
CountyRabun County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.94944, -83.20611
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (1991)
Projected traffic69 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Overflow Road over W Chattooga CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Overflow Road over W Chattooga CR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Overflow Road over W Chattooga CR carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Overflow Road over W Chattooga CR?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Overflow Road over W Chattooga CR?

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