US Bridges

SR 83 over Little Tobesofkee Creek

Good

Monroe County, Georgia · 8 MI SW of Forsyth · Structure no. 000000020700190

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,090
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 83 over Little Tobesofkee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 83 over Little Tobesofkee Creek in Monroe County, Georgia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,245 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 83
CrossesLittle Tobesofkee Creek
Location8 MI SW of Forsyth
RouteState Highway 83
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.95321, -84.04291
Functional classRural 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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2024)
Projected traffic1,245 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 83 over Little Tobesofkee Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 83 over Little Tobesofkee 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 83 over Little Tobesofkee Creek carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 83 over Little Tobesofkee Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 83 over Little Tobesofkee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.