US Bridges

SR 119 Connector over Pole Branch

Good

Bulloch County, Georgia · 7.4 MI SE of Brooklet · Structure no. 000000003100510

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,870
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 119 Connector over Pole Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 119 Connector over Pole Branch in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3,870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,470 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 119 Connector
CrossesPole Branch
Location7.4 MI SE of Brooklet
RouteState Highway 119
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.3249, -81.55504
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,870 (2024)
Projected traffic4,470 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 119 Connector over Pole Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 119 Connector over Pole 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 119 Connector over Pole Branch carry?

About 3,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 119 Connector over Pole Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 119 Connector over Pole Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.