SR197 over Soquee River
FairHabersham County, Georgia · In NW Clarkesville · Structure no. 000000013700190
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 270 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,030
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR197 over Soquee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR197 over Soquee River in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 68 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 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 5,030 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,570 by 2031. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR197 over Soquee River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is SR197 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR197 over Soquee River carry?
About 5,030 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR197 over Soquee River?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns SR197 over Soquee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.