US Bridges

N Jefferson Street over Tanyard Branch

FairPosted for load

Baldwin County, Georgia · In Milledgeville · Structure no. 000000000900350

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,700
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Jefferson Street over Tanyard Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying N Jefferson Street over Tanyard Branch in Baldwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 19,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,090 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Jefferson Street
CrossesTanyard Branch
LocationIn Milledgeville
RouteCounty Highway 3102
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.08721, -83.22703
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,700 (2024)
Projected traffic27,090 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$299,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Jefferson Street over Tanyard Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Jefferson Street over Tanyard Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does N Jefferson Street over Tanyard Branch carry?

About 19,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Jefferson Street over Tanyard Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns N Jefferson Street over Tanyard Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.