US Bridges

Sir Galahad Drive over Bettys Branch Trib.

Good

Columbia County, Georgia · 0.8 MI W of Evans · Structure no. 000000007350150

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sir Galahad Drive over Bettys Branch Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Sir Galahad Drive over Bettys Branch Trib. 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSir Galahad Drive
CrossesBettys Branch Trib.
Location0.8 MI W of Evans
RouteCounty Highway 227
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.53898, -82.14107
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 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 spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sir Galahad Drive over Bettys Branch Trib. built?

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

What condition is Sir Galahad Drive 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 Sir Galahad Drive over Bettys Branch Trib. carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sir Galahad Drive over Bettys Branch Trib.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m).

Who owns Sir Galahad Drive over Bettys Branch Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.