US Bridges

CR 118 over Big Branch

GoodPosted for load

Bacon County, Georgia · 0.3 MI W of Int US 1 · Structure no. 000000000550040

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 118 over Big Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 118 over Big Branch in Bacon County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR 118
CrossesBig Branch
Location0.3 MI W of Int US 1
RouteCounty Highway 118
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.46501, -82.4473
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$633,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 118 over Big Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 118 over Big Branch 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 CR 118 over Big Branch carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 118 over Big Branch?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 118 over Big Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.