Thundering Springs over Big Branch
GoodPosted for loadLaurens County, Georgia · 8.9 MI NW of Dublin · Structure no. 000000017550020
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thundering Springs over Big Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Thundering Springs over Big Branch in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 52 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thundering Springs over Big Branch built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Thundering Springs over Big 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Thundering Springs over Big Branch carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Thundering Springs over Big Branch?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Thundering Springs over Big Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.