SR 23 over N Prong ST Marys River
FairCharlton County, Georgia · At the Florida State Line · Structure no. 000000004900120
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 219 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,710
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 23 over N Prong ST Marys River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 23 over N Prong ST Marys River in Charlton County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,710 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,705 by 2032. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 23 over N Prong ST Marys River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 23 over N Prong ST Marys River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does SR 23 over N Prong ST Marys River carry?
About 2,710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 23 over N Prong ST Marys River?
The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 23 over N Prong ST Marys River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.