US Bridges

US123SR17/365SBL over Norfolk Sou Railroad

Fair

Stephens County, Georgia · 3.5 MI SW of Toccoa · Structure no. 000000025700240

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US123SR17/365SBL over Norfolk Sou Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US123SR17/365SBL over Norfolk Sou Railroad in Stephens County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 70,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,340 by 2031. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS123SR17/365SBL
CrossesNorfolk Sou Railroad
Location3.5 MI SW of Toccoa
RouteU.S. Route 123
CountyStephens County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.56256, -83.39344
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,400 (2024)
Projected traffic14,340 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US123SR17/365SBL over Norfolk Sou Railroad built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US123SR17/365SBL over Norfolk Sou Railroad 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 US123SR17/365SBL over Norfolk Sou Railroad carry?

About 70,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US123SR17/365SBL over Norfolk Sou Railroad?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US123SR17/365SBL over Norfolk Sou Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.