US Bridges

Nevil Denmark RD over Mann Branch

PoorClosed to traffic

Bulloch County, Georgia · 0.5 MI W of Denmark · Structure no. 000000003100740

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,960
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nevil Denmark RD over Mann Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nevil Denmark RD over Mann Branch in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,960 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,610 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesNevil Denmark RD
CrossesMann Branch
Location0.5 MI W of Denmark
RouteCounty Highway 733
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.27859, -81.73356
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic1,960 (2024)
Projected traffic2,610 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nevil Denmark RD over Mann Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nevil Denmark RD over Mann Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Nevil Denmark RD over Mann Branch carry?

About 1,960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nevil Denmark RD over Mann Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nevil Denmark RD over Mann Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.