US Bridges

SR 242 over Josey Branch

Good

Washington County, Georgia · 6 MI SE of Riddleville · Structure no. 000000030300420

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 242 over Josey Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR 242 over Josey Branch in Washington County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 242
CrossesJosey Branch
Location6 MI SE of Riddleville
RouteState Highway 242
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.87172, -82.57004
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic970 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 242 over Josey Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 242 over Josey 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 242 over Josey Branch carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 242 over Josey Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR 242 over Josey Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.