US Bridges

Washington Ave over Town Branch

Fair

Chattooga County, Georgia · In Summerville · Structure no. 000000005500440

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,810
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Ave over Town Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Washington Ave over Town Branch in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 1,810 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,225 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Ave
CrossesTown Branch
LocationIn Summerville
RouteCity Street 6150
CountyChattooga County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.47997, -85.34626
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,810 (2024)
Projected traffic3,225 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Ave over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Ave over Town 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Ave over Town Branch carry?

About 1,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Washington Ave over Town Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Ave over Town Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.