US Bridges

SR 208 over Chattahoochee River

Fair

Fayette County, Georgia · 0.7 MI E. of Jct. 165 · Structure no. 000000025990010

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,500 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 208 over Chattahoochee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 208 over Chattahoochee River in Fayette 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,981 by 2033. The structure is 1,500 ft (457.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 208
CrossesChattahoochee River
Location0.7 MI E. of Jct. 165
RouteState Highway 208
CountyFayette County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.14138, -85.05058
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,500 ft (457.2 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2013)
Projected traffic1,981 by 2033
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$14.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 208 over Chattahoochee River built?

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

What condition is SR 208 over Chattahoochee 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 208 over Chattahoochee River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is SR 208 over Chattahoochee River?

The structure is 1,500 ft (457.2 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 208 over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.