US Bridges

Watson Road over Reedy Branch Trib.

Good

Crisp County, Georgia · 5.9 MI East of Arabi · Structure no. 000000008150660

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watson Road over Reedy Branch Trib. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Watson Road over Reedy Branch Trib. in Crisp County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWatson Road
CrossesReedy Branch Trib.
Location5.9 MI East of Arabi
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyCrisp County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.83067, -83.64173
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$10.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Watson Road over Reedy Branch Trib. built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watson Road over Reedy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Watson Road over Reedy Branch Trib. carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Watson Road over Reedy Branch Trib.?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Watson Road over Reedy Branch Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.