US Bridges

US 280/ SR30 over Briar Branch

Good

Telfair County, Georgia · 3.7 MI NE of Milan · Structure no. 000000027100070

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,135
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 280/ SR30 over Briar Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 280/ SR30 over Briar Branch in Telfair County, Georgia. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 6,135 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,565 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 280/ SR30
CrossesBriar Branch
Location3.7 MI NE of Milan
RouteU.S. Route 280
CountyTelfair County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.03134, -83.00151
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,135 (2024)
Projected traffic2,565 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 280/ SR30 over Briar Branch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 280/ SR30 over Briar 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 US 280/ SR30 over Briar Branch carry?

About 6,135 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 280/ SR30 over Briar Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 280/ SR30 over Briar Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.