US Bridges

SR 225 over Town Branch

Good

Murray County, Georgia · In North Spring Place · Structure no. 000000021300280

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,480
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 225 over Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 225 over Town Branch in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4,480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,365 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSR 225
CrossesTown Branch
LocationIn North Spring Place
RouteState Highway 225
CountyMurray County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.76059, -84.82186
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,480 (2024)
Projected traffic10,365 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 225 over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 225 over Town 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 225 over Town Branch carry?

About 4,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 225 over Town Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 225 over Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.