US Bridges

CR 79 over Buffalo Creek Trib.

Good

Brantley County, Georgia · 4.5 MI SE of Hickox · Structure no. 000000002550080

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 79 over Buffalo Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying CR 79 over Buffalo Creek Trib. in Brantley County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 79
CrossesBuffalo Creek Trib.
Location4.5 MI SE of Hickox
RouteCounty Highway 79
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.10141, -81.94445
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic480 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 79 over Buffalo Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 79 over Buffalo Creek Trib. 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 79 over Buffalo Creek Trib. carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 79 over Buffalo Creek Trib.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 79 over Buffalo Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.