US Bridges

SR 109 over Lifsey Springs Branch

Good

Pike County, Georgia · 5 MI S of Zebulon · Structure no. 000000023100060

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,810
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 109 over Lifsey Springs Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 109 over Lifsey Springs Branch in Pike County, Georgia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,810 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,965 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesSR 109
CrossesLifsey Springs Branch
Location5 MI S of Zebulon
RouteState Highway 109
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.0363, -84.37466
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,810 (2024)
Projected traffic1,965 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
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$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 109 over Lifsey Springs Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 109 over Lifsey Springs 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 109 over Lifsey Springs Branch carry?

About 1,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 109 over Lifsey Springs Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 109 over Lifsey Springs Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.