US Bridges

SR15/US23/US441 over Stekoa Creek

Good

Rabun County, Georgia · 2.7 MI S of Clayton · Structure no. 000000024100130

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR15/US23/US441 over Stekoa Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR15/US23/US441 over Stekoa Creek in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 63 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2031. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR15/US23/US441
CrossesStekoa Creek
Location2.7 MI S of Clayton
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.84149, -83.41671
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2024)
Projected traffic16,800 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$668,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR15/US23/US441 over Stekoa Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SR15/US23/US441 over Stekoa Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR15/US23/US441 over Stekoa Creek carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR15/US23/US441 over Stekoa Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR15/US23/US441 over Stekoa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.