US Bridges

Westside Road over Dry Branch

Fair

Bulloch County, Georgia · 4 MI W of Statesboro · Structure no. 000000003150540

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,590
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westside Road over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Westside Road over Dry Branch in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 1,590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,235 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWestside Road
CrossesDry Branch
Location4 MI W of Statesboro
RouteCounty Highway 724
CountyBulloch County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.44954, -81.86027
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 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,590 (2024)
Projected traffic2,235 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$281,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westside Road over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westside Road over Dry 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 Westside Road over Dry Branch carry?

About 1,590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Westside Road over Dry Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Westside Road over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.