US Bridges

Friendship Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23)

Good

Hall County, Georgia · 3.4 MI S of Flowery Br · Structure no. 000000013950900

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Friendship Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Friendship Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 32,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,805 by 2032. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 112 ft wide.

CarriesFriendship Road
CrossesSR 419 (I-985 US 23)
Location3.4 MI S of Flowery Br
RouteState Highway 347
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.14005, -83.95014
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.2 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,700 (2024)
Projected traffic29,805 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Friendship Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Friendship Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) carry?

About 32,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.