US Bridges

SR 63 over North Fork Broad Riv

Fair

Stephens County, Georgia · 4.5 MI S of Toccoa · Structure no. 000000025700080

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 63 over North Fork Broad Riv is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 63 over North Fork Broad Riv in Stephens County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,605 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 63
CrossesNorth Fork Broad Riv
Location4.5 MI S of Toccoa
RouteState Highway 63
CountyStephens County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.51378, -83.32203
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,050 (2024)
Projected traffic7,605 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 63 over North Fork Broad Riv built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 63 over North Fork Broad Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 63 over North Fork Broad Riv carry?

About 6,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 63 over North Fork Broad Riv?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 63 over North Fork Broad Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.