US Bridges

SR 104 over Bettys Branch

Good

Columbia County, Georgia · 4.7 MI NW of Martinez · Structure no. 000000007300100

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 104 over Bettys Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 104 over Bettys Branch in Columbia County, Georgia. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 91 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 35,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,540 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 104
CrossesBettys Branch
Location4.7 MI NW of Martinez
RouteState Highway 104
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.54656, -82.14704
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,700 (2024)
Projected traffic39,540 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 104 over Bettys Branch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR 104 over Bettys 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 104 over Bettys Branch carry?

About 35,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 104 over Bettys Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR 104 over Bettys Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.