Ben Giddens Road over Crooked Branch
GoodDodge County, Georgia · 3.3 MI N of Eastman · Structure no. 000000009150100
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ben Giddens Road over Crooked Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ben Giddens Road over Crooked Branch in Dodge County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ben Giddens Road over Crooked Branch built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ben Giddens Road 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 Ben Giddens Road over Crooked Branch carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ben Giddens Road over Crooked Branch?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns Ben Giddens Road over Crooked Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.