US Bridges

US 123- SR 17 over North Fork Broad Riv

Fair

Stephens County, Georgia · 3 MI S of Toccoa · Structure no. 000000025700220

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 123- SR 17 over North Fork Broad Riv is a concrete culvert carrying US 123- SR 17 over North Fork Broad Riv in Stephens County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,340 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 123- SR 17
CrossesNorth Fork Broad Riv
Location3 MI S of Toccoa
RouteU.S. Route 123
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.54522, -83.36505
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2024)
Projected traffic14,340 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$489,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 123- SR 17 over North Fork Broad Riv built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 123- SR 17 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 123- SR 17 over North Fork Broad Riv carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 123- SR 17 over North Fork Broad Riv?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns US 123- SR 17 over North Fork Broad Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.