US Bridges

Raph Woods Road over Sandy Ford Branch

Fair

Laurens County, Georgia · 3.6 MI W of Dublin · Structure no. 000000017550860

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
801
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raph Woods Road over Sandy Ford Branch is a concrete slab carrying Raph Woods Road over Sandy Ford Branch in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 801 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRaph Woods Road
CrossesSandy Ford Branch
Location3.6 MI W of Dublin
RouteCounty Highway 371
CountyLaurens County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.54455, -82.96471
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic801 (2024)
Projected traffic15 by 2032
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raph Woods Road over Sandy Ford Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raph Woods Road over Sandy Ford 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Raph Woods Road over Sandy Ford Branch carry?

About 801 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Raph Woods Road over Sandy Ford Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Raph Woods Road over Sandy Ford Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.