US Bridges

Airline Road over Long Branch

Good

Thomas County, Georgia · App 4 Miles West of Pavo · Structure no. 000000027551040

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airline Road over Long Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Airline Road over Long Branch in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 47 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAirline Road
CrossesLong Branch
LocationApp 4 Miles West of Pavo
RouteCounty Highway 303
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.95667, -83.81235
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic360 by 2031
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$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airline Road over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Airline Road over Long 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Airline Road over Long Branch carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Airline Road over Long Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Airline Road over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.