US Bridges

SR 24 over Fitz Branch

Good

Burke County, Georgia · 4.5 MI SE of Waynesboro · Structure no. 000000003300130

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,860
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Fitz Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 24 over Fitz Branch in Burke County, Georgia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 3,860 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,115 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSR 24
CrossesFitz Branch
Location4.5 MI SE of Waynesboro
RouteState Highway 24
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.05478, -81.95168
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic3,860 (2024)
Projected traffic5,115 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over Fitz Branch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 24 over Fitz 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 24 over Fitz Branch carry?

About 3,860 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Fitz Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 24 over Fitz Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.