US Bridges

Post Road over Lowry Branch

FairPosted for load

Jasper County, Georgia · 3.1 MI N of Monticello · Structure no. 000000015900220

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Post Road over Lowry Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Post Road over Lowry Branch in Jasper County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPost Road
CrossesLowry Branch
Location3.1 MI N of Monticello
RouteCounty Highway 773
CountyJasper County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.34963, -83.68998
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2024)
Projected traffic975 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Post Road over Lowry Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Post Road over Lowry Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Post Road over Lowry Branch carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Post Road over Lowry Branch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Post Road over Lowry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.