US Bridges

SR 17- SR 115 over Soquee River

Fair

Habersham County, Georgia · In West Clarkesville · Structure no. 000000013700110

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17- SR 115 over Soquee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 17- SR 115 over Soquee River in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 84 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 9,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,745 by 2031. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 17- SR 115
CrossesSoquee River
LocationIn West Clarkesville
RouteState Highway 17
CountyHabersham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.61335, -83.53401
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,350 (2024)
Projected traffic11,745 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 17- SR 115 over Soquee River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 17- SR 115 over Soquee 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 17- SR 115 over Soquee River carry?

About 9,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 17- SR 115 over Soquee River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17- SR 115 over Soquee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.