US Bridges

SR 83 over Murder Creek

FairPosted for load

Jasper County, Georgia · 5.4 MI NE of Monticello · Structure no. 000000015900090

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
342 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,920
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 83 over Murder Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 83 over Murder Creek in Jasper County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,565 by 2031. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 83
CrossesMurder Creek
Location5.4 MI NE of Monticello
RouteState Highway 83
CountyJasper County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.36542, -83.62546
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,920 (2024)
Projected traffic2,565 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 83 over Murder Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 83 over Murder Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 83 over Murder Creek carry?

About 2,920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 83 over Murder Creek?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 83 over Murder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.