US Bridges

Harrelson Cemetery over Big Branch

Fair

Wheeler County, Georgia · 7.3 MI W of Alamo · Structure no. 000000030950190

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrelson Cemetery over Big Branch is a steel culvert carrying Harrelson Cemetery over Big Branch in Wheeler County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHarrelson Cemetery
CrossesBig Branch
Location7.3 MI W of Alamo
RouteCounty Highway 136
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.14374, -82.89913
Functional classRural Local

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic930 by 2030
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$223,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrelson Cemetery over Big Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrelson Cemetery over Big 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 2024.

How much traffic does Harrelson Cemetery over Big Branch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harrelson Cemetery over Big Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Harrelson Cemetery over Big Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.