US Bridges

Eastman Dublin HWY over Crooked Branch

Good

Dodge County, Georgia · 3.2 MI N of Eastman · Structure no. 000000009100390

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,010
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastman Dublin HWY over Crooked Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Eastman Dublin HWY over Crooked Branch in Dodge County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 3,010 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,975 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEastman Dublin HWY
CrossesCrooked Branch
Location3.2 MI N of Eastman
RouteState Highway 117
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.23752, -83.14852
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic3,010 (2024)
Projected traffic3,975 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastman Dublin HWY over Crooked Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastman Dublin HWY 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 Eastman Dublin HWY over Crooked Branch carry?

About 3,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Eastman Dublin HWY over Crooked Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Eastman Dublin HWY over Crooked Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.