US Bridges

Bascom Road over Waterhole Branch

Good

Screven County, Georgia · 4.2 MI NW of Sylvania · Structure no. 000000025100540

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bascom Road over Waterhole Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Bascom Road over Waterhole Branch in Screven County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBascom Road
CrossesWaterhole Branch
Location4.2 MI NW of Sylvania
RouteCounty Highway 2143
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.8075, -81.66114
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2024)
Projected traffic945 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$223,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bascom Road over Waterhole Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bascom Road over Waterhole 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 Bascom Road over Waterhole Branch carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bascom Road over Waterhole Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Bascom Road over Waterhole Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.