US Bridges

SR 42 over Tobesofkee Creek

Poor

Monroe County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Forsyth · Structure no. 000000020700140

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,710
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 42 over Tobesofkee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 42 over Tobesofkee Creek in Monroe County, Georgia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,710 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,820 by 2031. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 42
CrossesTobesofkee Creek
Location2 MI S of Forsyth
RouteState Highway 42
CountyMonroe County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.99416, -83.94596
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,710 (2024)
Projected traffic2,820 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$539,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 42 over Tobesofkee Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 42 over Tobesofkee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 42 over Tobesofkee Creek carry?

About 2,710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 42 over Tobesofkee Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 42 over Tobesofkee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.