US Bridges

SR 15 over Dix Branch

Good

Brantley County, Georgia · City Limits of Hoboken · Structure no. 000000002550350

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,880
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Dix Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 15 over Dix Branch in Brantley County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,880 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,980 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesDix Branch
LocationCity Limits of Hoboken
RouteState Highway 15
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.19292, -82.13986
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,880 (2024)
Projected traffic4,980 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 over Dix Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Dix 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Dix Branch carry?

About 3,880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Dix Branch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Dix Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.