SR 83 over Lee Creek
PoorPosted for loadMonroe County, Georgia · 11 MI NE of Forsyth · Structure no. 000000020700260
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,320
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 83 over Lee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 83 over Lee Creek in Monroe County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,795 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Lee Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 83 over Lee 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR 83 over Lee Creek carry?
About 3,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 83 over Lee Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 83 over Lee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.