US Bridges

Wall Bridge Road over Soquee River

GoodPosted for load

Habersham County, Georgia · 1.9 MI N of Clarkesville · Structure no. 000000013750180

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
168 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wall Bridge Road over Soquee River is a concrete tee beam carrying Wall Bridge Road over Soquee River in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2031. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWall Bridge Road
CrossesSoquee River
Location1.9 MI N of Clarkesville
RouteCounty Highway 147
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.63888, -83.50834
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$985,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wall Bridge Road over Soquee River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wall Bridge Road over Soquee River 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 Wall Bridge Road over Soquee River carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wall Bridge Road over Soquee River?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wall Bridge Road over Soquee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.