TALLULAH RIVER RD
Carrying TALLULAH RIVER RD over MILL CREEK
COLEMAN RIVER WMA, Rabun, Georgia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: TALLULAH RIVER RD
The TALLULAH RIVER RD bridge in Rabun, Georgia carries TALLULAH RIVER RD over MILL CREEK. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 106 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How TALLULAH RIVER RD compares
Live comparison across Georgia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1949
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 7.0 m (23 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.3 m (14 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 106 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 080305000003061
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TALLULAH RIVER RD 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 TALLULAH RIVER RD 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 TALLULAH RIVER RD?
TALLULAH RIVER RD in Rabun, Georgia has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is TALLULAH RIVER RD inspected?
TALLULAH RIVER RD'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 106 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TALLULAH RIVER RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for TALLULAH RIVER RD?
TALLULAH RIVER RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining TALLULAH RIVER RD?
TALLULAH RIVER RD is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is TALLULAH RIVER RD and does age affect safety?
TALLULAH RIVER RD was built in 1949, making it 77 years old.
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.
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