US Bridges

Haw Pond Road over Pates Branch Trib

Good

Turner County, Georgia · 7.5 MI W of Rebecca · Structure no. 000000028750290

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haw Pond Road over Pates Branch Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Haw Pond Road over Pates Branch Trib in Turner County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHaw Pond Road
CrossesPates Branch Trib
Location7.5 MI W of Rebecca
RouteCounty Highway 173
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.83208, -83.61095
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic150 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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Haw Pond Road over Pates Branch Trib built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Haw Pond Road over Pates Branch Trib 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Haw Pond Road over Pates Branch Trib carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Haw Pond Road over Pates Branch Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Haw Pond Road over Pates Branch Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.