US Bridges

Nick-A-Jack Road over Long Branch

Fair

Walker County, Georgia · 6.1 MI NW of Chickamauga · Structure no. 000000029500420

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,870
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nick-A-Jack Road over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nick-A-Jack Road over Long Branch in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 1,870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,180 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesNick-A-Jack Road
CrossesLong Branch
Location6.1 MI NW of Chickamauga
RouteCounty Highway 1566
CountyWalker County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.8976, -85.39336
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,870 (2024)
Projected traffic3,180 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nick-A-Jack Road over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nick-A-Jack Road over Long 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nick-A-Jack Road over Long Branch carry?

About 1,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nick-A-Jack Road over Long Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nick-A-Jack Road over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.