US Bridges

SR 356 over Right Fork Soquee River

Fair

Habersham County, Georgia · 11.1 MI NW of Clarksville · Structure no. 000000013700270

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 356 over Right Fork Soquee River is a steel culvert carrying SR 356 over Right Fork Soquee River in Habersham 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 356
CrossesRight Fork Soquee River
Location11.1 MI NW of Clarksville
RouteState Highway 356
CountyHabersham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.76028, -83.61034
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic660 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 356 over Right Fork Soquee River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 356 over Right Fork 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 356 over Right Fork Soquee River carry?

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

How long is SR 356 over Right Fork Soquee River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns SR 356 over Right Fork Soquee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.