US Bridges

US 301 /Sr 23 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Brantley County, Georgia · 1 Mile North of Hickox · Structure no. 000000002550360

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
520 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
3,330
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 301 /Sr 23 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 301 /Sr 23 over Buffalo Creek in Brantley County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2032. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 301 /Sr 23
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1 Mile North of Hickox
RouteU.S. Route 301
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.15618, -81.99144
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,330 (2024)
Projected traffic4,650 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 301 /Sr 23 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 301 /Sr 23 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 US 301 /Sr 23 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 3,330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 301 /Sr 23 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 301 /Sr 23 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.