US Bridges

US 25 Nbl over Walnut Branch

Good

Burke County, Georgia · 3.3 MI N of Waynesboro · Structure no. 000000003350450

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25 Nbl over Walnut Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 25 Nbl over Walnut Branch in Burke County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,260 by 2031. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 25 Nbl
CrossesWalnut Branch
Location3.3 MI N of Waynesboro
RouteU.S. Route 25
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.13631, -82.03575
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2024)
Projected traffic13,260 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$862,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 25 Nbl over Walnut Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 25 Nbl over Walnut 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 US 25 Nbl over Walnut Branch carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 25 Nbl over Walnut Branch?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 25 Nbl over Walnut Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.