US Bridges

SR 83 over Todd Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Georgia · 0.5 MI SW of Forsyth · Structure no. 000000020700220

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,570
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 83 over Todd Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 83 over Todd Creek in Monroe County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 3,570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 83
CrossesTodd Creek
Location0.5 MI SW of Forsyth
RouteState Highway 83
CountyMonroe County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.02097, -83.96119
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 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 traffic3,570 (2024)
Projected traffic2,310 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 83 over Todd Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 83 over Todd 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 83 over Todd Creek carry?

About 3,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 83 over Todd Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 83 over Todd Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.