US Bridges

CR 4 over Spring Branch

Good

Charlton County, Georgia · 7 MI S of St. George · Structure no. 000000004950630

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4 over Spring Branch is a steel culvert carrying CR 4 over Spring Branch in Charlton County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 4
CrossesSpring Branch
Location7 MI S of St. George
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.41887, -82.05125
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4 over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4 over Spring 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 4 over Spring Branch carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 4 over Spring Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns CR 4 over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.