US Bridges

US 23 SR 87 over Towaliga River

Good

Monroe County, Georgia · 9 MI NE of Forsyth · Structure no. 000000020700730

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,310
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23 SR 87 over Towaliga River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 23 SR 87 over Towaliga River in Monroe County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 3,310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2031. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 23 SR 87
CrossesTowaliga River
Location9 MI NE of Forsyth
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.1225, -83.82593
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,310 (2024)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 23 SR 87 over Towaliga River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 23 SR 87 over Towaliga River 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 Towaliga River carry?

About 3,310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 23 SR 87 over Towaliga River?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 23 SR 87 over Towaliga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.