US Bridges

Mt Olive Ch Road over Raccoon Branch

Good

Liberty County, Georgia · 7 MI N of Midway · Structure no. 000000017950050

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Olive Ch Road over Raccoon Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Mt Olive Ch Road over Raccoon Branch in Liberty County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMt Olive Ch Road
CrossesRaccoon Branch
Location7 MI N of Midway
RouteCounty Highway 164
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.89993, -81.42333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2024)
Projected traffic735 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$182,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Olive Ch Road over Raccoon Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Olive Ch Road over Raccoon 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mt Olive Ch Road over Raccoon Branch carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt Olive Ch Road over Raccoon Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Mt Olive Ch Road over Raccoon Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.