US Bridges

Red Oak Creek RD over Long Branch

FairPosted for load

Meriwether County, Georgia · 2 MI E of Primrose · Structure no. 000000019950850

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Oak Creek RD over Long Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Oak Creek RD over Long Branch in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRed Oak Creek RD
CrossesLong Branch
Location2 MI E of Primrose
RouteCounty Highway 354
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.15353, -84.71088
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$132,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Oak Creek RD over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Oak Creek RD over Long 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Red Oak Creek RD over Long Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Red Oak Creek RD over Long Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Red Oak Creek RD over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.