US Bridges

Hereford Farm Road over Tudor Branch

Good

Columbia County, Georgia · 3.5 MI W of Evans · Structure no. 000000007350140

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hereford Farm Road over Tudor Branch is a steel culvert carrying Hereford Farm Road over Tudor Branch in Columbia County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,620 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHereford Farm Road
CrossesTudor Branch
Location3.5 MI W of Evans
RouteCounty Highway 2644
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.52809, -82.1864
Functional classUrban 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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2024)
Projected traffic16,620 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$316,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hereford Farm Road over Tudor Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hereford Farm Road over Tudor 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 Hereford Farm Road over Tudor Branch carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hereford Farm Road over Tudor Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Hereford Farm Road over Tudor Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.