US Bridges

Emerald Branch over Vaughn Branch

Good

Clayton County, Georgia · 2.18 Miles South of Jones · Structure no. 000000006350960

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
326
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emerald Branch over Vaughn Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Emerald Branch over Vaughn Branch in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 326 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesEmerald Branch
CrossesVaughn Branch
Location2.18 Miles South of Jones
RouteCounty Highway 198
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.57115, -84.31637
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic326 (2024)
Projected traffic425 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Emerald Branch over Vaughn Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emerald Branch over Vaughn 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Emerald Branch over Vaughn Branch carry?

About 326 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Emerald Branch over Vaughn Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Emerald Branch over Vaughn Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.