US Bridges

US 123 (sbl)/Sr 36 over SR 15 (us 23-441)

Good

Habersham County, Georgia · 4.5 MI E of Clarkesville · Structure no. 000000013700510

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
267 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
66,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 123 (sbl)/Sr 36 over SR 15 (us 23-441) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 123 (sbl)/Sr 36 over SR 15 (us 23-441) 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 66,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,370 by 2031. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 123 (sbl)/Sr 36
CrossesSR 15 (us 23-441)
Location4.5 MI E of Clarkesville
RouteU.S. Route 123
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.59317, -83.44201
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,500 (2024)
Projected traffic11,370 by 2031
Trucks1%
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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 123 (sbl)/Sr 36 over SR 15 (us 23-441) built?

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

What condition is US 123 (sbl)/Sr 36 over SR 15 (us 23-441) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 123 (sbl)/Sr 36 over SR 15 (us 23-441) carry?

About 66,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 123 (sbl)/Sr 36 over SR 15 (us 23-441)?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 123 (sbl)/Sr 36 over SR 15 (us 23-441)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.