US Bridges

SR 24 over Maple Branch

Fair

Burke County, Georgia · City of Waynesboro · Structure no. 000000003300150

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,170
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Maple Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 24 over Maple Branch in Burke County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 9,170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,975 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 24
CrossesMaple Branch
LocationCity of Waynesboro
RouteState Highway 24
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.08649, -82.02657
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,170 (2024)
Projected traffic15,975 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$194,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over Maple Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 24 over Maple 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 24 over Maple Branch carry?

About 9,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Maple Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SR 24 over Maple Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.