US Bridges

SR 11 over Popes Branch

Good

Jasper County, Georgia · 2 MI NW of Monticello · Structure no. 000000015900310

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 11 over Popes Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 11 over Popes Branch in Jasper County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,060 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 11
CrossesPopes Branch
Location2 MI NW of Monticello
RouteState Highway 11
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.32825, -83.70665
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 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 traffic3,300 (2024)
Projected traffic3,060 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 11 over Popes Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 11 over Popes 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 11 over Popes Branch carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 11 over Popes Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 11 over Popes Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.