US Bridges

Berlin Road over Holbrook Creek

Good

Banks County, Georgia · 2.6 MI N of Homer · Structure no. 000000001150340

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berlin Road over Holbrook Creek is a steel culvert carrying Berlin Road over Holbrook Creek in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBerlin Road
CrossesHolbrook Creek
Location2.6 MI N of Homer
RouteCounty Highway 161
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.37237, -83.49287
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating104.9 US tons
Inventory rating80.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berlin Road over Holbrook Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berlin Road over Holbrook Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Berlin Road over Holbrook Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Berlin Road over Holbrook Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Berlin Road over Holbrook Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.