US Bridges

Jane Hill Road over Tanyard Branch

Good

Wilkes County, Georgia · 2.5 MI W of Tignall · Structure no. 000000031750160

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jane Hill Road over Tanyard Branch is a steel culvert carrying Jane Hill Road over Tanyard Branch in Wilkes 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesJane Hill Road
CrossesTanyard Branch
Location2.5 MI W of Tignall
RouteCounty Highway 101
CountyWilkes County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.85267, -82.78039
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$182,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jane Hill Road over Tanyard Branch built?

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

What condition is Jane Hill Road over Tanyard 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Jane Hill Road over Tanyard Branch carry?

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

How long is Jane Hill Road over Tanyard Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Jane Hill Road over Tanyard Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.