US Bridges

Covered Bridge RD over Bettys Branch Trib.

Good

Columbia County, Georgia · 2 MI NW of Evans · Structure no. 000000007350060

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Covered Bridge RD over Bettys Branch Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Covered Bridge RD over Bettys Branch Trib. in Columbia County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCovered Bridge RD
CrossesBettys Branch Trib.
Location2 MI NW of Evans
RouteCounty Highway 562
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.55394, -82.15553
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2024)
Projected traffic765 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Covered Bridge RD over Bettys Branch Trib. built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Covered Bridge RD over Bettys Branch Trib. 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 Covered Bridge RD over Bettys Branch Trib. carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Covered Bridge RD over Bettys Branch Trib.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Covered Bridge RD over Bettys Branch Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.