US Bridges

S Eastman-Aville over Cypress River

Fair

Dodge County, Georgia · 8.8 MI N of Rhine · Structure no. 000000009100130

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Eastman-Aville over Cypress River is a steel culvert carrying S Eastman-Aville over Cypress River in Dodge County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Eastman-Aville
CrossesCypress River
Location8.8 MI N of Rhine
RouteState Highway 87
CountyDodge County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.11359, -83.23829
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2024)
Projected traffic1,785 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$275,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Eastman-Aville over Cypress River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Eastman-Aville over Cypress River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does S Eastman-Aville over Cypress River carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S Eastman-Aville over Cypress River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns S Eastman-Aville over Cypress River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.