US Bridges

Piney Road over Jack Branch

Good

Dade County, Georgia · 1.8 MI E of Trenton · Structure no. 000000008300480

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,730
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piney Road over Jack Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Piney Road over Jack Branch in Dade County, Georgia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPiney Road
CrossesJack Branch
Location1.8 MI E of Trenton
RouteCounty Highway 201
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.87358, -85.48463
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,730 (2024)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Piney Road over Jack Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piney Road over Jack 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Piney Road over Jack Branch carry?

About 1,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Piney Road over Jack Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Piney Road over Jack Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.