US Bridges

SR 105 over Soquee River

Good

Habersham County, Georgia · 2.6 MI SW of Demorest · Structure no. 000000013750580

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
576 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,740
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 105 over Soquee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 105 over Soquee River in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 9,740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,235 by 2031. The structure is 576 ft (175.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 105
CrossesSoquee River
Location2.6 MI SW of Demorest
RouteState Highway 105
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.57332, -83.58969
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length576 ft (175.6 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,740 (2024)
Projected traffic11,235 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 105 over Soquee River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 105 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 SR 105 over Soquee River carry?

About 9,740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 105 over Soquee River?

The structure is 576 ft (175.6 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 105 over Soquee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.