US Bridges

SR 111 over Bay Pole Branch

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · App 8 MI SW Moultrie · Structure no. 000000007100320

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,660
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 111 over Bay Pole Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 111 over Bay Pole Branch in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 2,660 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,820 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 111
CrossesBay Pole Branch
LocationApp 8 MI SW Moultrie
RouteState Highway 111
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.13152, -83.94014
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,660 (2024)
Projected traffic2,820 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 111 over Bay Pole Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 111 over Bay Pole 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 111 over Bay Pole Branch carry?

About 2,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 111 over Bay Pole Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 111 over Bay Pole Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.