Old River Road over Freeman Branch
GoodPosted for loadEarly County, Georgia · App 8 Miles West of Blake · Structure no. 000000009900300
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old River Road over Freeman Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Old River Road over Freeman Branch in Early County, Georgia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old River Road over Freeman Branch built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Old River Road over Freeman 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Old River Road over Freeman Branch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old River Road over Freeman Branch?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Old River Road over Freeman Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.