US Bridges

SR 15 US 23 US44 over Stekoa Creek

Good

Rabun County, Georgia · 2.6 MI S of Clayton · Structure no. 000000024150830

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 US 23 US44 over Stekoa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 US 23 US44 over Stekoa Creek in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 19,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2031. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 15 US 23 US44
CrossesStekoa Creek
Location2.6 MI S of Clayton
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.84132, -83.41651
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,200 (2024)
Projected traffic16,800 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$750,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 US 23 US44 over Stekoa Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 US 23 US44 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 SR 15 US 23 US44 over Stekoa Creek carry?

About 19,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 US 23 US44 over Stekoa Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 US 23 US44 over Stekoa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.