US Bridges

SR 62 over Breastworks Branch

Good

Early County, Georgia · 2 MI E of Blakely · Structure no. 000000009900100

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,210
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Breastworks Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 62 over Breastworks Branch in Early County, Georgia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 2,210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,110 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 62
CrossesBreastworks Branch
Location2 MI E of Blakely
RouteState Highway 62
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.39281, -84.90445
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,210 (2024)
Projected traffic4,110 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$598,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 62 over Breastworks Branch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 62 over Breastworks 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 62 over Breastworks Branch carry?

About 2,210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over Breastworks Branch?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Breastworks Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.