US Bridges

Tallulah River RD over Coleman River

Fair

Rabun County, Georgia · General Forest Area · Structure no. 080306000017072

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
1991 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Tallulah River RD over Coleman River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Tallulah River RD over Coleman River in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6 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 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesTallulah River RD
CrossesColeman River
LocationGeneral Forest Area
RouteFederal Lands Road 70
CountyRabun County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.92986, -83.54612
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (1991)
Projected traffic159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tallulah River RD over Coleman River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tallulah River RD over Coleman River 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 Coleman River carry?

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

How long is Tallulah River RD over Coleman River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Tallulah River RD over Coleman River?

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