US Bridges

US 23 SR 87 over Lee Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Georgia · 11 MI NE of Forsyth · Structure no. 000000020700340

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
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 is a concrete culvert carrying US 23 SR 87 over Lee Creek 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 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 3,070 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).

Location

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CarriesUS 23 SR 87
CrossesLee Creek
Location11 MI NE of Forsyth
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyMonroe County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.16612, -83.8422
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum 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
CrossesWaterway
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 built?

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

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

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?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.