Cypress Lake Road over Dry Branch
PoorClosed to trafficBulloch County, Georgia · 5 MI SW of Statesboro · Structure no. 000000003150090
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,081
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cypress Lake Road over Dry Branch is a concrete slab carrying Cypress Lake Road over Dry Branch in Bulloch 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 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 1,081 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,840 by 2031. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cypress Lake Road over Dry Branch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cypress Lake Road over Dry 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Cypress Lake Road over Dry Branch carry?
About 1,081 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Cypress Lake Road over Dry Branch?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Cypress Lake Road over Dry Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.