US Bridges

Chester-Eastman Hy over Crooked Branch

Good

Dodge County, Georgia · 2.9 MI N of Eastman · Structure no. 000000009100330

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,420
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chester-Eastman Hy over Crooked Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Chester-Eastman Hy over Crooked Branch in Dodge County, Georgia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,025 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChester-Eastman Hy
CrossesCrooked Branch
Location2.9 MI N of Eastman
RouteCounty Highway 653
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.24139, -83.17816
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 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 traffic1,420 (2024)
Projected traffic2,025 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$381,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chester-Eastman Hy over Crooked Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chester-Eastman Hy over Crooked 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Chester-Eastman Hy over Crooked Branch carry?

About 1,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chester-Eastman Hy over Crooked Branch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Chester-Eastman Hy over Crooked Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.