US Bridges

US 23/ SR 87 over Rum Creek

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Georgia · 12 MI E of Forsyth · Structure no. 000000020700290

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,970
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23/ SR 87 over Rum Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 23/ SR 87 over Rum Creek in Monroe County, Georgia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,970 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,505 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 23/ SR 87
CrossesRum Creek
Location12 MI E of Forsyth
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyMonroe County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.00691, -83.73981
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,970 (2024)
Projected traffic8,505 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 23/ SR 87 over Rum Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 23/ SR 87 over Rum 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 US 23/ SR 87 over Rum Creek carry?

About 6,970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 23/ SR 87 over Rum Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 23/ SR 87 over Rum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.