US Bridges

SR 252 over Baileys Branch

Fair

Charlton County, Georgia · 5 MI NE of Folkston · Structure no. 000000004900350

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,310
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 252 over Baileys Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 252 over Baileys Branch in Charlton County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 2,310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 252
CrossesBaileys Branch
Location5 MI NE of Folkston
RouteState Highway 252
CountyCharlton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.8974, -81.96476
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,310 (2024)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 252 over Baileys Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 252 over Baileys 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 252 over Baileys Branch carry?

About 2,310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 252 over Baileys Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 252 over Baileys Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.