US Bridges

SR 83 over Standard Creek

Good

Monroe County, Georgia · 8 MI NE of Forsyth · Structure no. 000000020700250

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,490
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 83 over Standard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 83 over Standard Creek in Monroe County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2,490 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 83
CrossesStandard Creek
Location8 MI NE of Forsyth
RouteState Highway 83
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.13897, -83.85723
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,490 (2024)
Projected traffic2,640 by 2031
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 83 over Standard Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 83 over Standard 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 83 over Standard Creek carry?

About 2,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 83 over Standard Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 83 over Standard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.