US Bridges

SR 100 over Lime Branch

Good

Polk County, Georgia · 5.4 MI SW of Cedartown · Structure no. 000000023300200

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,440
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 100 over Lime Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 100 over Lime Branch in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 86 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 2,440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,405 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 100
CrossesLime Branch
Location5.4 MI SW of Cedartown
RouteState Highway 100
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.9357, -85.27636
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 inspectionJanuary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 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 traffic2,440 (2024)
Projected traffic3,405 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$340,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 100 over Lime Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is SR 100 over Lime 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 100 over Lime Branch carry?

About 2,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 100 over Lime Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 100 over Lime Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.