FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 15, US 23, US 4

Carrying SR 15, US 23, US 4 over STEKOA CREEK

INSIDE CLAYTON CITY LIMIT, Rabun, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 15, US 23, US 4

The SR 15, US 23, US 4 bridge in Rabun, Georgia carries SR 15, US 23, US 4 over STEKOA CREEK. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1991, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 19.5 meters (64 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20,400 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SR 15, US 23, US 4 compares

▲ 2.1
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Top 24%
Higher load rating than 76% of Georgia bridges
119
Bridges in Rabun · 2 in Poor condition
SR 15, US 23, US 4 36.2 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
12.7
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1962
Last Reconstructed
1991
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
19.5 m (64 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20,400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000024100140

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 15, US 23, US 4 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SR 15, US 23, US 4 against other structures in Rabun and across Georgia. Georgia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SR 15, US 23, US 4?

SR 15, US 23, US 4 in Rabun, Georgia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 15, US 23, US 4 inspected?

SR 15, US 23, US 4's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 20,400 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 15, US 23, US 4 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR 15, US 23, US 4?

SR 15, US 23, US 4 has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 15, US 23, US 4?

SR 15, US 23, US 4 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 15, US 23, US 4 and does age affect safety?

SR 15, US 23, US 4 was built in 1962, making it 64 years old and last reconstructed in 1991.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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