US Bridges

SR 22 over Bailey Branch

Good

Crawford County, Georgia · 8 MI W of Roberta · Structure no. 000000007950370

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,780
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22 over Bailey Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 22 over Bailey Branch in Crawford County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,780 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2037. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesSR 22
CrossesBailey Branch
Location8 MI W of Roberta
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.7571, -84.13575
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,780 (2024)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2037
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$21.3 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22 over Bailey Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 22 over Bailey 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 22 over Bailey Branch carry?

About 1,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 22 over Bailey Branch?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22 over Bailey Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.