China Grove Ch RD over Big Branch
FairPosted for loadColquitt County, Georgia · App 13 MI SE of Moultrie · Structure no. 000000007150620
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 36 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
China Grove Ch RD over Big Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying China Grove Ch RD over Big Branch in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was China Grove Ch RD over Big Branch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is China Grove Ch RD over Big 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does China Grove Ch RD over Big Branch carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is China Grove Ch RD over Big Branch?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns China Grove Ch RD over Big Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.