US Bridges

Springhill Ch Road over Spring Hill Branch

Good

Burke County, Georgia · 3.7 MI E of Keysville · Structure no. 000000003350380

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springhill Ch Road over Spring Hill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Springhill Ch Road over Spring Hill Branch in Burke County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSpringhill Ch Road
CrossesSpring Hill Branch
Location3.7 MI E of Keysville
RouteCounty Highway 456
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.24744, -82.16956
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (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$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Springhill Ch Road over Spring Hill Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springhill Ch Road over Spring Hill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Springhill Ch Road over Spring Hill Branch carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Springhill Ch Road over Spring Hill Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Springhill Ch Road over Spring Hill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.