US Bridges

US 301/SR 23 over Little Buffalo Creek

FairPosted for load

Brantley County, Georgia · 7 MI S of Nahunta · Structure no. 000000002500040

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,830
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 301/SR 23 over Little Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 301/SR 23 over Little Buffalo Creek in Brantley County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,625 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 301/SR 23
CrossesLittle Buffalo Creek
Location7 MI S of Nahunta
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyBrantley County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.09784, -82.00589
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,830 (2024)
Projected traffic2,625 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 301/SR 23 over Little Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 301/SR 23 over Little Buffalo Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 301/SR 23 over Little Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 301/SR 23 over Little Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 301/SR 23 over Little Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.