US Bridges

Lake Laurel Road over Black Spring Branch

Good

Baldwin County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Milledgeville · Structure no. 000000000900250

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,620
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Laurel Road over Black Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Laurel Road over Black Spring Branch in Baldwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 3,620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,835 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLake Laurel Road
CrossesBlack Spring Branch
Location3 MI NE of Milledgeville
RouteCounty Highway 782
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.10895, -83.18696
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,620 (2024)
Projected traffic5,835 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Laurel Road over Black Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Laurel Road over Black Spring 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Laurel Road over Black Spring Branch carry?

About 3,620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Laurel Road over Black Spring Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lake Laurel Road over Black Spring Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.