US Bridges

Old Nunes Road over Yam Grandy Creek Trib.

Fair

Emanuel County, Georgia · 4.6 MI S of Swainsboro · Structure no. 000000010700840

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,101
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Nunes Road over Yam Grandy Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Old Nunes Road over Yam Grandy Creek Trib. in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Nunes Road
CrossesYam Grandy Creek Trib.
Location4.6 MI S of Swainsboro
RouteCounty Highway 2945
CountyEmanuel County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.5313, -82.34413
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,101 (2024)
Projected traffic1,380 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$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Nunes Road over Yam Grandy Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Nunes Road over Yam Grandy Creek Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Old Nunes Road over Yam Grandy Creek Trib. carry?

About 2,101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Nunes Road over Yam Grandy Creek Trib.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Old Nunes Road over Yam Grandy Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.