US Bridges

Upper River Road over Double Branch

Good

Pulaski County, Georgia · 1.6 MI NE of Hawkinsville · Structure no. 000000023500240

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper River Road over Double Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Upper River Road over Double Branch in Pulaski County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUpper River Road
CrossesDouble Branch
Location1.6 MI NE of Hawkinsville
RouteCounty Highway 680
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.30039, -83.44988
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2024)
Projected traffic1,515 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper River Road over Double Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper River Road over Double 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Upper River Road over Double Branch carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Upper River Road over Double Branch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Upper River Road over Double Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.