US Bridges

Adams Road over Big Branch

FairClosed to traffic

Troup County, Georgia · 8 MI SW of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028550040

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Road over Big Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Adams Road over Big Branch in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAdams Road
CrossesBig Branch
Location8 MI SW of Lagrange
RouteCounty Highway 72
CountyTroup County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.89687, -85.09264
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating11.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$633,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Adams Road over Big Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Adams Road over Big Branch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Adams Road over Big Branch?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Adams Road over Big Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.