US Bridges

Olive Branch Road over Black Creek Trib

Good

Bryan County, Georgia · 8.6 Miles NE of Pembroke · Structure no. 000000002950010

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olive Branch Road over Black Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Olive Branch Road over Black Creek Trib in Bryan County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOlive Branch Road
CrossesBlack Creek Trib
Location8.6 Miles NE of Pembroke
RouteCounty Highway 12
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.17563, -81.48377
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Olive Branch Road over Black Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olive Branch Road over Black Creek Trib 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 2023.

How much traffic does Olive Branch Road over Black Creek Trib carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Olive Branch Road over Black Creek Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Olive Branch Road over Black Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.