US Bridges

First Avenue over Town Branch

Good

Chattooga County, Georgia · In Summerville · Structure no. 000000005550660

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,542
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

First Avenue over Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying First Avenue over Town Branch in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 1,542 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,605 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFirst Avenue
CrossesTown Branch
LocationIn Summerville
RouteCity Street 577
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.48153, -85.34599
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,542 (2024)
Projected traffic1,605 by 2031
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was First Avenue over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is First Avenue over Town 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does First Avenue over Town Branch carry?

About 1,542 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is First Avenue over Town Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns First Avenue over Town Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.