US Bridges

Harrell Highway over Browntown Swamp

Good

Brantley County, Georgia · 9 MI E of Hortense · Structure no. 000000002550340

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrell Highway over Browntown Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying Harrell Highway over Browntown Swamp in Brantley County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,830 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesHarrell Highway
CrossesBrowntown Swamp
Location9 MI E of Hortense
RouteState Highway 32
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.34468, -81.79596
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,520 (2024)
Projected traffic1,830 by 2032
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrell Highway over Browntown Swamp built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrell Highway over Browntown Swamp 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 Harrell Highway over Browntown Swamp carry?

About 1,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Harrell Highway over Browntown Swamp?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Harrell Highway over Browntown Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.