US Bridges

New Forest Road over Big Branch

GoodPosted for load

Coffee County, Georgia · App 2 MI E of Douglas · Structure no. 000000006950300

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,790
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Forest Road over Big Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying New Forest Road over Big Branch in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,790 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Forest Road
CrossesBig Branch
LocationApp 2 MI E of Douglas
RouteCounty Highway 560
CountyCoffee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.53061, -82.79818
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,790 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Forest Road over Big Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Forest Road over Big 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does New Forest Road over Big Branch carry?

About 1,790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New Forest Road over Big Branch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns New Forest Road over Big Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.