US Bridges

Vanguard RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Liberty County, Georgia · 3055-3935 · Structure no. DAPFORSTE0BRG87

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Vanguard RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Vanguard RD over Drainage Ditch in Liberty County, Georgia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVanguard RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3055-3935
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.90201, -81.61093
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2015)
Projected traffic300 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vanguard RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vanguard RD over Drainage Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Vanguard RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Vanguard RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Vanguard RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Army.