US Bridges

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

Good

Hall County, Georgia · In South Gainesville · Structure no. 000000013951190

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elachee Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elachee Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2044. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesElachee Road
CrossesSR 419 (I-985 US 23)
LocationIn South Gainesville
RouteCity Street 991
CountyHall County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.24626, -83.83505
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic325 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$33.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elachee 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 March 2024.

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

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.