US Bridges

US 25 (ebl) over Gardi Branch

Good

Wayne County, Georgia · 0.5 MI NW of Gardi · Structure no. 000000030550430

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,770
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25 (ebl) over Gardi Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 25 (ebl) over Gardi Branch in Wayne County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,770 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 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 25 (ebl)
CrossesGardi Branch
Location0.5 MI NW of Gardi
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyWayne County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.54202, -81.80311
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,770 (2024)
Projected traffic8,505 by 2031
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 (ebl) over Gardi Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 25 (ebl) 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 (ebl) over Gardi Branch carry?

About 6,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 25 (ebl) 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 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 25 (ebl) over Gardi Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.