US Bridges

CR 40 Olive Leaf R over Lees Bay

Fair

Clinch County, Georgia · 9.2 MI SW of Homerville · Structure no. 000000006550230

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 40 Olive Leaf R over Lees Bay is a concrete culvert carrying CR 40 Olive Leaf R over Lees Bay in Clinch County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 40 Olive Leaf R
CrossesLees Bay
Location9.2 MI SW of Homerville
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyClinch County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.92767, -82.80208
Functional classRural Minor 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 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 traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 40 Olive Leaf R over Lees Bay built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 40 Olive Leaf R over Lees Bay 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 CR 40 Olive Leaf R over Lees Bay carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 40 Olive Leaf R over Lees Bay?

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

Who owns CR 40 Olive Leaf R over Lees Bay?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.