US Bridges

Martin Dairy Road over Greenwood Branch

Good

Chattooga County, Georgia · 3.2 MI SW of Trion · Structure no. 000000005550890

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin Dairy Road over Greenwood Branch is a steel culvert carrying Martin Dairy Road over Greenwood Branch in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMartin Dairy Road
CrossesGreenwood Branch
Location3.2 MI SW of Trion
RouteCounty Highway 117
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.53804, -85.35845
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Martin Dairy Road over Greenwood Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin Dairy Road over Greenwood 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 Martin Dairy Road over Greenwood Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Martin Dairy Road over Greenwood Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Martin Dairy Road over Greenwood Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.