US Bridges

US 23 SR 87 over Lee Creek Overflow

Good

Monroe County, Georgia · 11 MI NE of Forsyth · Structure no. 000000020700330

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,070
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23 SR 87 over Lee Creek Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying US 23 SR 87 over Lee Creek Overflow in Monroe County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3,070 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,630 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 23 SR 87
CrossesLee Creek Overflow
Location11 MI NE of Forsyth
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.16542, -83.84203
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,070 (2024)
Projected traffic3,630 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 23 SR 87 over Lee Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 23 SR 87 over Lee Creek Overflow 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 US 23 SR 87 over Lee Creek Overflow carry?

About 3,070 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 23 SR 87 over Lee Creek Overflow?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 23 SR 87 over Lee Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.