US Bridges

SR 24 over Inman Branch

Fair

Washington County, Georgia · 4.2 MI W of Davisboro · Structure no. 000000030300040

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1931
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,410
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Inman Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 24 over Inman Branch in Washington County, Georgia. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1931, so it is 96 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 1,410 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,025 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 24
CrossesInman Branch
Location4.2 MI W of Davisboro
RouteState Highway 24
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.96723, -82.67956
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 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 width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,410 (2024)
Projected traffic2,025 by 2032
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over Inman Branch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1931.

What condition is SR 24 over Inman 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 24 over Inman Branch carry?

About 1,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Inman Branch?

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

Who owns SR 24 over Inman Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.