US Bridges

Fairplay Road over Still Branch

Good

Morgan County, Georgia · 1.8 MI N of Rutledge · Structure no. 000000021100510

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairplay Road over Still Branch is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Fairplay Road over Still Branch in Morgan County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,425 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFairplay Road
CrossesStill Branch
Location1.8 MI N of Rutledge
RouteCounty Highway 2153
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.65034, -83.60218
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic1,425 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairplay Road over Still Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairplay Road over Still 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Fairplay Road over Still Branch carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairplay Road over Still Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Fairplay Road over Still Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.