US Bridges

SR 32 over Negro Head Branch

Good

Lee County, Georgia · App 8.4 Miles East of Lee · Structure no. 000000017750210

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,460
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Negro Head Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over Negro Head Branch in Lee County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 4,460 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2033. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 32
CrossesNegro Head Branch
LocationApp 8.4 Miles East of Lee
RouteState Highway 32
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.72554, -84.02628
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,460 (2024)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$18.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 32 over Negro Head Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Negro Head 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Negro Head Branch carry?

About 4,460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Negro Head Branch?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Negro Head Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.