US Bridges

SR 104 over Long Branch

Good

Columbia County, Georgia · 7.8 MI E of Appling · Structure no. 000000007300120

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,410
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 104 over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 104 over Long Branch in Columbia County, Georgia. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 9,410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,410 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 104
CrossesLong Branch
Location7.8 MI E of Appling
RouteState Highway 104
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.57054, -82.19064
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 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 spans2
Design loadH 15
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 traffic9,410 (2024)
Projected traffic10,410 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 104 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 104 over Long 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 Long Branch carry?

About 9,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 104 over Long Branch?

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

Who owns SR 104 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.