SR 48 over Town Branch Trib
GoodChattooga County, Georgia · In West Summerville · Structure no. 000000005500510
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,480
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 48 over Town Branch Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 48 over Town Branch Trib in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 87 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,480 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,255 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 48 over Town Branch Trib built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is SR 48 over Town Branch Trib 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR 48 over Town Branch Trib carry?
About 6,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR 48 over Town Branch Trib?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns SR 48 over Town Branch Trib?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.