US Bridges

Habersham Mills RD over Soquee River

Fair

Habersham County, Georgia · 2.1 MI NW of Demorest · Structure no. 000000013700300

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,720
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Habersham Mills RD over Soquee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Habersham Mills RD over Soquee River in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,105 by 2032. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHabersham Mills RD
CrossesSoquee River
Location2.1 MI NW of Demorest
RouteCounty Highway 383
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.59271, -83.55933
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,720 (2024)
Projected traffic3,105 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Habersham Mills RD over Soquee River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Habersham Mills RD 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 Habersham Mills RD over Soquee River carry?

About 2,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Habersham Mills RD over Soquee River?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Habersham Mills RD over Soquee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.