US Bridges

Middle River Road over Bailey Branch

Good

Sumter County, Georgia · 7 MI E of Americus · Structure no. 000000026100410

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle River Road over Bailey Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Middle River Road over Bailey Branch in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesMiddle River Road
CrossesBailey Branch
Location7 MI E of Americus
RouteCounty Highway 1760
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.07894, -84.11233
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic375 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle River Road over Bailey Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle River Road over Bailey 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 2025.

How much traffic does Middle River Road over Bailey Branch carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Middle River Road over Bailey Branch?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Middle River Road over Bailey Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.