US Bridges

Hoyt Grimsley RD over Sow Branch

Fair

Miller County, Georgia · 4.7 MI SW of Colquitt · Structure no. 000000020150080

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoyt Grimsley RD over Sow Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Hoyt Grimsley RD over Sow Branch in Miller County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHoyt Grimsley RD
CrossesSow Branch
Location4.7 MI SW of Colquitt
RouteCounty Highway 62
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.14097, -84.80417
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hoyt Grimsley RD over Sow Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoyt Grimsley RD over Sow 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hoyt Grimsley RD over Sow Branch carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hoyt Grimsley RD over Sow Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hoyt Grimsley RD over Sow Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.