US Bridges

Davis Road over Pittman Branch

Fair

Jasper County, Georgia · 4.6 MI NW of Farrar · Structure no. 000000015950650

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Road over Pittman Branch is a steel culvert carrying Davis Road over Pittman Branch in Jasper County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDavis Road
CrossesPittman Branch
Location4.6 MI NW of Farrar
RouteCounty Highway 227
CountyJasper County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.49783, -83.70273
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
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$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davis Road over Pittman Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis Road over Pittman 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Davis Road over Pittman Branch carry?

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

How long is Davis Road over Pittman Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Davis Road over Pittman Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.