SR 197 over Soquee River
Habersham County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 197 over Soquee River in Habersham County, Georgia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 900 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 61 of the 107 inventoried bridges in Habersham County rated good (57.0%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated March 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 160 ft |
| Location | 4.2 Mi N of Clarkesville |
| NBI structure number | 000000013700440 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Habersham County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 23 (sbl)/sr 365 over CR 542 J Warren Road | 1979 | 67,400 | Good |
| US 123 (sbl)/sr 36 over SR 15 (US 23-441) | 1990 | 66,500 | Good |
| Us23/419-sr15/365 over SR 197 | 1990 | 65,700 | Good |
| US 23 (nbl)/sr 365 over CR 542 J Warren Road | 1979 | 28,600 | Good |
| US 23-sr 15 @ 4.71 over Camp Creek | 1990 | 27,900 | Fair |
| US 23-sr 15 @ 6.01 over Lick Log Creek | 1990 | 26,200 | Fair |
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