US Bridges

Wade Orr Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23)

FairPosted for load

Hall County, Georgia · 1.7 MI S of Flowery Br · Structure no. 000000013900570

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,980
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wade Orr Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wade Orr Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,980 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWade Orr Road
CrossesSR 419 (I-985 US 23)
Location1.7 MI S of Flowery Br
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyHall County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.16008, -83.92765
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,980 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wade Orr Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wade Orr Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) 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 Wade Orr Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) carry?

About 4,980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wade Orr Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23)?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wade Orr Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.