US Bridges

Lem Edwards Road over Sulfur Spring Branch

Fair

Oglethorpe County, Georgia · 6.9 MI NW of Arnoldsville · Structure no. 000000022150030

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lem Edwards Road over Sulfur Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Lem Edwards Road over Sulfur Spring Branch in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLem Edwards Road
CrossesSulfur Spring Branch
Location6.9 MI NW of Arnoldsville
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyOglethorpe County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.99908, -83.25846
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic255 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lem Edwards Road over Sulfur Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lem Edwards Road over Sulfur Spring 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lem Edwards Road over Sulfur Spring Branch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lem Edwards Road over Sulfur Spring Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lem Edwards Road over Sulfur Spring Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.