US Bridges

Ephesus Church Roa over Dog River

Good

Douglas County, Georgia · 3.6 MI S of Villa Rica · Structure no. 000000009700330

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ephesus Church Roa over Dog River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ephesus Church Roa over Dog River in Douglas County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,505 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEphesus Church Roa
CrossesDog River
Location3.6 MI S of Villa Rica
RouteCounty Highway 2278
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.6812, -84.88619
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2024)
Projected traffic2,505 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$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ephesus Church Roa over Dog River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ephesus Church Roa over Dog River 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 Ephesus Church Roa over Dog River carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ephesus Church Roa over Dog River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ephesus Church Roa over Dog River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.