Marble Springs Rd. over Lowe Branch
PoorPosted for loadChattooga County, Georgia · 2 MI SE of Summerville · Structure no. 000000005550090
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marble Springs Rd. over Lowe Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marble Springs Rd. over Lowe Branch in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 67 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marble Springs Rd. over Lowe Branch built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Marble Springs Rd. over Lowe Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Marble Springs Rd. over Lowe Branch carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Marble Springs Rd. over Lowe Branch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Marble Springs Rd. over Lowe Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.