US Bridges

SR 23 over Canoochee River O/F

Good

Candler County, Georgia · 3.1 MI SW of Metter · Structure no. 000000004300510

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,650
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 23 over Canoochee River O/F is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 23 over Canoochee River O/F in Candler County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,920 by 2031. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 23
CrossesCanoochee River O/F
Location3.1 MI SW of Metter
RouteState Highway 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.35809, -82.08753
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,650 (2024)
Projected traffic4,920 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 23 over Canoochee River O/F built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 23 over Canoochee River O/F 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 23 over Canoochee River O/F carry?

About 4,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 23 over Canoochee River O/F?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 23 over Canoochee River O/F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.