US Bridges

Chicken Road over MARC Branch

Poor

Laurens County, Georgia · 4.8 MI NW of Dexter · Structure no. 000000017550470

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chicken Road over MARC Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Chicken Road over MARC Branch in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesChicken Road
CrossesMARC Branch
Location4.8 MI NW of Dexter
RouteCounty Highway 346
CountyLaurens County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.45572, -83.1369
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$46,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chicken Road over MARC Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chicken Road over MARC Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Chicken Road over MARC Branch carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Chicken Road over MARC Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Chicken Road over MARC Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.