US Bridges

SR 283 over Wahoo CR (lake Lanier)

Fair

Hall County, Georgia · 6.6 MI N of Gainesville · Structure no. 000000013900330

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,290
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 283 over Wahoo CR (lake Lanier) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 283 over Wahoo CR (lake Lanier) in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 68 years old, older 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 9,290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2032. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 283
CrossesWahoo CR (lake Lanier)
Location6.6 MI N of Gainesville
RouteState Highway 283
CountyHall County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.38957, -83.85952
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,290 (2024)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2032
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 283 over Wahoo CR (lake Lanier) built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 283 over Wahoo CR (lake Lanier) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 283 over Wahoo CR (lake Lanier) carry?

About 9,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 283 over Wahoo CR (lake Lanier)?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 283 over Wahoo CR (lake Lanier)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.