US Bridges

Cypress Lake Road over Wateringhole Branch

Good

Bulloch County, Georgia · 5 MI SW of Statesboro · Structure no. 000000003150600

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,570
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress Lake Road over Wateringhole Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cypress Lake Road over Wateringhole Branch in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 3,570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCypress Lake Road
CrossesWateringhole Branch
Location5 MI SW of Statesboro
RouteCounty Highway 153
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.39281, -81.84776
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,570 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cypress Lake Road over Wateringhole Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cypress Lake Road over Wateringhole 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cypress Lake Road over Wateringhole Branch carry?

About 3,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cypress Lake Road over Wateringhole Branch?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Cypress Lake Road over Wateringhole Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.