US Bridges

SR 323 over Grove Creek

Good

Banks County, Georgia · 6.5 MI W of Homer · Structure no. 000000001150740

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 323 over Grove Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 323 over Grove Creek in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,525 by 2037. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 323
CrossesGrove Creek
Location6.5 MI W of Homer
RouteState Highway 323
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.32891, -83.61191
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,380 (2024)
Projected traffic1,525 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$26.6 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 323 over Grove Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 323 over Grove Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 323 over Grove Creek carry?

About 1,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 323 over Grove Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 323 over Grove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.