US Bridges

US23/419-SR15/365 over SR 197

Good

Habersham County, Georgia · 4 MI SE of Clarkesville · Structure no. 000000013700490

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US23/419-SR15/365 over SR 197 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US23/419-SR15/365 over SR 197 in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,520 by 2031. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS23/419-SR15/365
CrossesSR 197
Location4 MI SE of Clarkesville
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.56444, -83.4932
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,700 (2024)
Projected traffic23,520 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US23/419-SR15/365 over SR 197 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US23/419-SR15/365 over SR 197 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US23/419-SR15/365 over SR 197 carry?

About 65,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US23/419-SR15/365 over SR 197?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US23/419-SR15/365 over SR 197?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.