US Bridges

Halls Bridge Road over West Fork Yam Grandy CR

PoorPosted for load

Emanuel County, Georgia · 3 MI W of Swainsboro · Structure no. 000000010750580

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halls Bridge Road over West Fork Yam Grandy CR is a concrete slab carrying Halls Bridge Road over West Fork Yam Grandy CR in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHalls Bridge Road
CrossesWest Fork Yam Grandy CR
Location3 MI W of Swainsboro
RouteCounty Highway 160
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.58039, -82.3823
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic180 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$270,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Halls Bridge Road over West Fork Yam Grandy CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halls Bridge Road over West Fork Yam Grandy CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Halls Bridge Road over West Fork Yam Grandy CR carry?

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

How long is Halls Bridge Road over West Fork Yam Grandy CR?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Halls Bridge Road over West Fork Yam Grandy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.