US Bridges

L.A.Dasher Road over Big Branch

Fair

Tattnall County, Georgia · 4 MI NE of Glennville · Structure no. 000000026750280

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L.A.Dasher Road over Big Branch is a steel culvert carrying L.A.Dasher Road over Big Branch in Tattnall County, Georgia. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesL.A.Dasher Road
CrossesBig Branch
Location4 MI NE of Glennville
RouteCounty Highway 378
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.01055, -81.88061
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic165 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L.A.Dasher Road over Big Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is L.A.Dasher Road over Big Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does L.A.Dasher Road over Big Branch carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is L.A.Dasher Road over Big Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns L.A.Dasher Road over Big Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.