US Bridges

Spanish Creek RD over Long Branch

Good

Charlton County, Georgia · 4 MI SW of Folkston · Structure no. 000000004950710

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spanish Creek RD over Long Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spanish Creek RD over Long Branch in Charlton County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSpanish Creek RD
CrossesLong Branch
Location4 MI SW of Folkston
RouteCounty Highway 1225
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.81304, -82.06937
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$24 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spanish Creek RD over Long Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spanish Creek RD over Long 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 Spanish Creek RD over Long Branch carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spanish Creek RD over Long Branch?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Spanish Creek RD over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.