Rabun County Bridge Report Card
Rabun County scores 84 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Rabun County, Georgia
Rabun County has 118 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 5 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.2% is above the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 18,345 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Rabun County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 84/100 (B). The county has 118 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 5 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 18,345 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 4.2% | 8.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 6.9% of measured traffic | 5.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 53 years vs 48 nationally | 2.1 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 266,090 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 4.2% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 53 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 18,345 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Rabun County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR 15 US 23 US over Betty Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 18,000 | 1926 |
| Shadyside Drive over Scott Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 280 | 1968 |
| Tuckaluge Road over Tuckaluge Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1986 |
| W.76 Loop Road over Timpson Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1928 |
| Chester York RD over Tallulah River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1985 |
| SR 2 SR 15 US 23 over Saddle Gap Branch | High traffic | Good | 25,200 | 1949 |
| SR 15 US 23 US 4 over Stekoa Creek | High traffic | Fair | 20,200 | 1962 |
| SR 15 US 23 Us44 over Stekoa Creek | High traffic | Good | 19,200 | 2006 |
| SR 15 US 23 US over Little Tennessee River | High traffic | Fair | 18,000 | 1955 |
| SR 15 US 23 US 4 over Boen Creek | High traffic | Good | 16,400 | 1962 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.