US 23 SR 87 over Big Sandy Creek
FairMonroe County, Georgia · 13 MI NE of Forsyth · Structure no. 000000020700350
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 180 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,880
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 23 SR 87 over Big Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 23 SR 87 over Big Sandy Creek in Monroe County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 2,880 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,630 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 23 SR 87 over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 23 SR 87 over Big Sandy 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 Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 2,880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 23 SR 87 over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 23 SR 87 over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.