US Bridges

SR 114 over Town Branch Trib.

Fair

Chattooga County, Georgia · S Summerville @ SR 100 · Structure no. 000000005500490

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,620
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 114 over Town Branch Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying SR 114 over Town Branch Trib. in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 6,620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,890 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 114
CrossesTown Branch Trib.
LocationS Summerville @ SR 100
RouteState Highway 114
CountyChattooga County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.47027, -85.3547
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,620 (2024)
Projected traffic7,890 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 114 over Town Branch Trib. built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 114 over Town Branch Trib. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 114 over Town Branch Trib. carry?

About 6,620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 114 over Town Branch Trib.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR 114 over Town Branch Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.