US Bridges

Bo James St. over Stekoa Creek

Good

Rabun County, Georgia · In South Clayton · Structure no. 000000024150920

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,050
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bo James St. over Stekoa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bo James St. over Stekoa Creek in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBo James St.
CrossesStekoa Creek
LocationIn South Clayton
RouteCity Street 99999
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.86774, -83.40292
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bo James St. over Stekoa Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bo James St. 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 Bo James St. over Stekoa Creek carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bo James St. over Stekoa Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bo James St. over Stekoa Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.