US Bridges

Goshen Road over Right Fork Soquee River

Good

Habersham County, Georgia · 13 MI NW of Clarkesville · Structure no. 000000013750490

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goshen Road over Right Fork Soquee River is a concrete culvert carrying Goshen Road over Right Fork Soquee River in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGoshen Road
CrossesRight Fork Soquee River
Location13 MI NW of Clarkesville
RouteCounty Highway 249
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.77565, -83.60444
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goshen Road over Right Fork Soquee River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goshen Road over Right Fork 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 Goshen Road over Right Fork Soquee River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Goshen Road over Right Fork Soquee River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Goshen Road over Right Fork Soquee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.