US Bridges

Virge Lovell Road over Right Fork Soquee River

Fair

Habersham County, Georgia · 12 MI NW of Clarkesville · Structure no. 000000013750700

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virge Lovell Road over Right Fork Soquee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Virge Lovell Road over Right Fork Soquee River in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVirge Lovell Road
CrossesRight Fork Soquee River
Location12 MI NW of Clarkesville
RouteCounty Highway 583
CountyHabersham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.76681, -83.60553
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$2.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Virge Lovell Road over Right Fork Soquee River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virge Lovell Road over Right Fork Soquee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Virge Lovell Road over Right Fork Soquee River carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Virge Lovell Road over Right Fork Soquee River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Virge Lovell Road over Right Fork Soquee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.