US Bridges

US 25 (wbl) over Gardi Branch

GoodPosted for load

Wayne County, Georgia · 0.5 MI NW of Gardi · Structure no. 000000030500120

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25 (wbl) over Gardi Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying US 25 (wbl) over Gardi Branch in Wayne County, Georgia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 710 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,505 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 25 (wbl)
CrossesGardi Branch
Location0.5 MI NW of Gardi
RouteU.S. Route 25
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.54216, -81.80295
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2024)
Projected traffic8,505 by 2031
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 25 (wbl) over Gardi Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US 25 (wbl) over Gardi 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 25 (wbl) over Gardi Branch carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 25 (wbl) over Gardi Branch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 25 (wbl) over Gardi Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.