US Bridges

Stillwell-Clyo RD over Groover Branch

Good

Effingham County, Georgia · 4 MI E of Springfield · Structure no. 000000010300310

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,610
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stillwell-Clyo RD over Groover Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Stillwell-Clyo RD over Groover Branch in Effingham County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStillwell-Clyo RD
CrossesGroover Branch
Location4 MI E of Springfield
RouteCounty Highway 953
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.39517, -81.23786
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,610 (2024)
Projected traffic1,710 by 2031
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$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stillwell-Clyo RD over Groover Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stillwell-Clyo RD over Groover 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Stillwell-Clyo RD over Groover Branch carry?

About 1,610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stillwell-Clyo RD over Groover Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Stillwell-Clyo RD over Groover Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.