US Bridges

Lower River Road over Little Branch Cypress Ri

Good

Dodge County, Georgia · 8 MI NW of Rhine · Structure no. 000000009100270

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower River Road over Little Branch Cypress Ri is a concrete culvert carrying Lower River Road over Little Branch Cypress Ri in Dodge County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLower River Road
CrossesLittle Branch Cypress Ri
Location8 MI NW of Rhine
RouteState Highway 230
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.0791, -83.28709
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2032
Trucks15%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower River Road over Little Branch Cypress Ri built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower River Road over Little Branch Cypress Ri 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lower River Road over Little Branch Cypress Ri carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Lower River Road over Little Branch Cypress Ri?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lower River Road over Little Branch Cypress Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.