US Bridges

Pleasant Grove RD over W Branch Branet

Good

Grady County, Georgia · App 7.5 MI NE of Cairo · Structure no. 000000013151060

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Grove RD over W Branch Branet is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pleasant Grove RD over W Branch Branet in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2030. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPleasant Grove RD
CrossesW Branch Branet
LocationApp 7.5 MI NE of Cairo
RouteCounty Highway 262
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.99565, -84.17542
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$586,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Grove RD over W Branch Branet built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Grove RD over W Branch Branet 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Grove RD over W Branch Branet carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Grove RD over W Branch Branet?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Grove RD over W Branch Branet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.