US Bridges

SR 293 over Shanty Branch

Good

Bartow County, Georgia · 1.1 MI E of Kingston · Structure no. 000000001500670

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,560
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 293 over Shanty Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 293 over Shanty Branch in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 2,560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,795 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 293
CrossesShanty Branch
Location1.1 MI E of Kingston
RouteState Highway 293
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.2385, -84.92774
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,560 (2024)
Projected traffic3,795 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 293 over Shanty Branch built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 293 over Shanty 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 SR 293 over Shanty Branch carry?

About 2,560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 293 over Shanty Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 293 over Shanty Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.