US Bridges

Popham Road over Jones Branch

Fair

Bartow County, Georgia · 2.7 MI N of Taylorsville · Structure no. 000000001551000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Popham Road over Jones Branch is a steel culvert carrying Popham Road over Jones Branch in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPopham Road
CrossesJones Branch
Location2.7 MI N of Taylorsville
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyBartow County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.12392, -85.00131
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Popham Road over Jones Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Popham Road over Jones 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Popham Road over Jones Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Popham Road over Jones Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Popham Road over Jones Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.