US Bridges

SR 83 over Towaliga River

Good

Monroe County, Georgia · 7 MI NE of Forsyth · Structure no. 000000020750550

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
330 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,490
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 83 over Towaliga River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 83 over Towaliga River in Monroe County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,490 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2041. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 83
CrossesTowaliga River
Location7 MI NE of Forsyth
RouteState Highway 83
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.11502, -83.87015
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,490 (2024)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$439.6 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 83 over Towaliga River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 83 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 SR 83 over Towaliga River carry?

About 2,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 83 over Towaliga River?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 83 over Towaliga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.