US Bridges

SR 187 over Bear Branch Overflow

Good

Clinch County, Georgia · App 15 MI S of Homerville · Structure no. 000000006500390

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 187 over Bear Branch Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying SR 187 over Bear Branch Overflow in Clinch County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSR 187
CrossesBear Branch Overflow
LocationApp 15 MI S of Homerville
RouteState Highway 187
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.82947, -82.81463
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 187 over Bear Branch Overflow built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 187 over Bear Branch Overflow 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 187 over Bear Branch Overflow carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 187 over Bear Branch Overflow?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 187 over Bear Branch Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.