US Bridges

SR 63 over Leatherwood Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Georgia · 10 M NW of Carnesville · Structure no. 000000011900490

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,010
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 63 over Leatherwood Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 63 over Leatherwood Creek in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,010 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2031. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 63
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location10 M NW of Carnesville
RouteState Highway 63
CountyFranklin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.45187, -83.36001
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,010 (2024)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$774,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 63 over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 63 over Leatherwood Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 63 over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 2,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 63 over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 63 over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.