US Bridges

SR 168 over Bear Branch

Fair

Clinch County, Georgia · App 11 MI NW of Homeville · Structure no. 000000006500300

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 168 over Bear Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 168 over Bear Branch in Clinch County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, 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 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 168
CrossesBear Branch
LocationApp 11 MI NW of Homeville
RouteState Highway 168
CountyClinch County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.06563, -82.873
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 168 over Bear Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 168 over Bear 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 168 over Bear Branch carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 168 over Bear Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 168 over Bear Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.