US Bridges

Billingsley Ck RD over Holcomb Creek

FairPosted for load

Rabun County, Georgia · Warwoman Wma · Structure no. 080305000003064

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12
1978 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Billingsley Ck RD over Holcomb Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Billingsley Ck RD over Holcomb Creek in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2045. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesBillingsley Ck RD
CrossesHolcomb Creek
LocationWarwoman Wma
RouteFederal Lands Road 86B
CountyRabun County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.96778, -83.23444
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.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (1978)
Projected traffic18 by 2045
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Billingsley Ck RD over Holcomb Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Billingsley Ck RD over Holcomb 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Billingsley Ck RD over Holcomb Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is Billingsley Ck RD over Holcomb Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Billingsley Ck RD over Holcomb Creek?

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