US Bridges

Liberty Hill Road over Lime Branch Trib

Good

Early County, Georgia · 7.5 MI Southeast of Blake · Structure no. 000000009950410

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Hill Road over Lime Branch Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Liberty Hill Road over Lime Branch Trib in Early 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Hill Road
CrossesLime Branch Trib
Location7.5 MI Southeast of Blake
RouteCounty Highway 186
CountyEarly County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.33528, -84.81018
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty Hill Road over Lime Branch Trib built?

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

What condition is Liberty Hill Road over Lime Branch Trib 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 Liberty Hill Road over Lime Branch Trib carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Hill Road over Lime Branch Trib?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Hill Road over Lime Branch Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.