US Bridges

Cherry Road over Sallys Branch Trib

FairPosted for load

Mitchell County, Georgia · App 1.5 M SE of Sale City · Structure no. 000000020550650

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Road over Sallys Branch Trib is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherry Road over Sallys Branch Trib in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Road
CrossesSallys Branch Trib
LocationApp 1.5 M SE of Sale City
RouteCounty Highway 225
CountyMitchell County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.24176, -84.01152
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating12.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Road over Sallys Branch Trib built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Road over Sallys Branch Trib 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cherry Road over Sallys Branch Trib carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Road over Sallys Branch Trib?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Road over Sallys Branch Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.