US Bridges

Betony Wood Trail over Vaughn Branch

Fair

Clayton County, Georgia · 2.4 MI SE of Jonesboro · Structure no. 000000006350930

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Betony Wood Trail over Vaughn Branch is a steel culvert carrying Betony Wood Trail over Vaughn Branch in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

CarriesBetony Wood Trail
CrossesVaughn Branch
Location2.4 MI SE of Jonesboro
RouteCounty Highway 1673
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.50719, -84.32719
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic125 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Betony Wood Trail over Vaughn Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Betony Wood Trail over Vaughn Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Betony Wood Trail over Vaughn Branch carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Betony Wood Trail over Vaughn Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Betony Wood Trail over Vaughn Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.