Branch Road over Freeman Creek
GoodPosted for loadOconee County, Georgia · 1.5 MI SW of Farmington · Structure no. 000000021950340
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Branch Road over Freeman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Branch Road over Freeman Creek in Oconee County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Branch Road over Freeman Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Branch Road over Freeman Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does Branch Road over Freeman Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Branch Road over Freeman Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Branch Road over Freeman Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.