US Bridges

Tallulah River RD over Tallulah River

Good

Rabun County, Georgia · Coleman River Scenic Area · Structure no. 080306000017073

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
1991 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Tallulah River RD over Tallulah River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Tallulah River RD over Tallulah 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 106 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesTallulah River RD
CrossesTallulah River
LocationColeman River Scenic Area
RouteFederal Lands Road 70
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.93513, -83.54797
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 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 Tallulah River built?

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

What condition is Tallulah River RD over Tallulah River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

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

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

How long is Tallulah River RD over Tallulah River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Tallulah River RD over Tallulah River?

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