US Bridges

Weeks Road over Lilly Branch

Good

Dooly County, Georgia · 5 MI W of Vienna · Structure no. 000000009350520

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weeks Road over Lilly Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Weeks Road over Lilly Branch in Dooly County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWeeks Road
CrossesLilly Branch
Location5 MI W of Vienna
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyDooly County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.1133, -83.898
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$17.8 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weeks Road over Lilly Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weeks Road over Lilly 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Weeks Road over Lilly Branch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Weeks Road over Lilly Branch?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Weeks Road over Lilly Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.