SR 48 over East Fork Little River
GoodChattooga County, Georgia · 3 MI West of Menlo · Structure no. 000000005551000
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 228 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,740
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 48 over East Fork Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 48 over East Fork Little River in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,740 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,125 by 2040. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 48 over East Fork Little River built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 48 over East Fork Little River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR 48 over East Fork Little River carry?
About 2,740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 48 over East Fork Little River?
The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 48 over East Fork Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.