US Bridges

Old SR 46 over Boggy Branch

Fair

Bulloch County, Georgia · 10 MI S of Brooklet · Structure no. 000000003100160

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,370
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 46 over Boggy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Old SR 46 over Boggy Branch in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 6 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 1,370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,905 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld SR 46
CrossesBoggy Branch
Location10 MI S of Brooklet
RouteCounty Highway 577
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.23649, -81.63963
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,370 (2024)
Projected traffic1,905 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old SR 46 over Boggy Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 46 over Boggy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old SR 46 over Boggy Branch carry?

About 1,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 46 over Boggy Branch?

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

Who owns Old SR 46 over Boggy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.