US Bridges

Branson Mill DR over Big Branch

Good

Bartow County, Georgia · North East of Kingston · Structure no. 000000001551200

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Branson Mill DR over Big Branch is a steel culvert carrying Branson Mill DR over Big Branch in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBranson Mill DR
CrossesBig Branch
LocationNorth East of Kingston
RouteCounty Highway 1289
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.27353, -84.8983
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2024)
Projected traffic135 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Branson Mill DR over Big Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Branson Mill DR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Branson Mill DR over Big Branch carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Branson Mill DR over Big Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns Branson Mill DR over Big Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.