US Bridges

Lamar Road over Po Joe Branch

Good

Sumter County, Georgia · 5.1 MI N of Leslie · Structure no. 000000026150600

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lamar Road over Po Joe Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lamar Road over Po Joe Branch in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,065 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesLamar Road
CrossesPo Joe Branch
Location5.1 MI N of Leslie
RouteCounty Highway 2087
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.02631, -84.09145
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2024)
Projected traffic1,065 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$8 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lamar Road over Po Joe Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lamar Road over Po Joe 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 Lamar Road over Po Joe Branch carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lamar Road over Po Joe Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lamar Road over Po Joe Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.