US 123 over Tugaloo River
FairColumbia County, Georgia · Georgia State LN · Structure no. 000000025790020
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 540 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 123 over Tugaloo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 123 over Tugaloo River in Columbia County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,872 by 2043. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 123 over Tugaloo River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 123 over Tugaloo 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 123 over Tugaloo River carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 123 over Tugaloo River?
The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 123 over Tugaloo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.