US Bridges

Bridgeboro Road over Bay Branch Trib.

Fair

Worth County, Georgia · 3 Miles E of Bridgeboro · Structure no. 000000032100420

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgeboro Road over Bay Branch Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Bridgeboro Road over Bay Branch Trib. in Worth County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 5 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBridgeboro Road
CrossesBay Branch Trib.
Location3 Miles E of Bridgeboro
RouteCounty Highway 1538
CountyWorth County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.40085, -83.92001
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2024)
Projected traffic840 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridgeboro Road over Bay Branch Trib. built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridgeboro Road over Bay Branch Trib. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bridgeboro Road over Bay Branch Trib. carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bridgeboro Road over Bay Branch Trib.?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bridgeboro Road over Bay Branch Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.