US Bridges

Jim Ross Road over Little Branch Cypress Ri

Good

Dodge County, Georgia · 7.2 MI NW of Rhine · Structure no. 000000009150210

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jim Ross Road over Little Branch Cypress Ri is a concrete culvert carrying Jim Ross Road over Little Branch Cypress Ri in Dodge County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJim Ross Road
CrossesLittle Branch Cypress Ri
Location7.2 MI NW of Rhine
RouteCounty Highway 77
CountyDodge County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.08862, -83.23979
Functional classRural Minor 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic735 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jim Ross Road over Little Branch Cypress Ri built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jim Ross 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 Jim Ross Road over Little Branch Cypress Ri carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jim Ross Road over Little Branch Cypress Ri?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Jim Ross Road over Little Branch Cypress Ri?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.