US Bridges

Perkins Greenfork over Dooley Branch

Fair

Jenkins County, Georgia · 7.6 MI N of Millen · Structure no. 000000016500350

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perkins Greenfork over Dooley Branch is a steel culvert carrying Perkins Greenfork over Dooley Branch in Jenkins County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesPerkins Greenfork
CrossesDooley Branch
Location7.6 MI N of Millen
RouteCounty Highway 2143
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.91042, -81.96261
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2024)
Projected traffic690 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Perkins Greenfork over Dooley Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perkins Greenfork over Dooley 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Perkins Greenfork over Dooley Branch carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Perkins Greenfork over Dooley Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Perkins Greenfork over Dooley Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.