SR 83 over Gap Creek
GoodJasper County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Shady Dale · Structure no. 000000015900100
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 83 over Gap Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 83 over Gap 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 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,525 by 2031. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 83 over Gap Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 83 over Gap Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR 83 over Gap Creek carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 83 over Gap Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 83 over Gap Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.