CR 81 over Buffalo Creek
GoodBrantley County, Georgia · 3 MI SE of Hickox · Structure no. 000000002550090
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 81 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 81 over Buffalo Creek in Brantley County, Georgia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 55 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 81 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is CR 81 over Buffalo 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 81 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 81 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CR 81 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.