Old SR 46 over Ash Branch
FairPosted for loadBulloch County, Georgia · 11.6 MI SE of Brooklet · Structure no. 000000003100170
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 108 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old SR 46 over Ash Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old SR 46 over Ash 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2031. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old SR 46 over Ash Branch built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old SR 46 over Ash 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 Ash Branch carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old SR 46 over Ash Branch?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Old SR 46 over Ash Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.