US Bridges

CR 5 over Big Creek

GoodPosted for load

Brantley County, Georgia · 2.5 MI W of Hoboken · Structure no. 000000002550020

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
342 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5 over Big Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 5 over Big Creek in Brantley County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 5
CrossesBig Creek
Location2.5 MI W of Hoboken
RouteCounty Highway 5
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.19045, -82.18955
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 5 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 5 over Big 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 CR 5 over Big Creek carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 5 over Big Creek?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.