US Bridges

Bryan Neck Road over Sterling Creek

Good

Bryan County, Georgia · 1.9 MI SE of Richmond Hil · Structure no. 000000002900520

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bryan Neck Road over Sterling Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bryan Neck Road over Sterling Creek in Bryan County, Georgia. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 34 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,490 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBryan Neck Road
CrossesSterling Creek
Location1.9 MI SE of Richmond Hil
RouteState Highway 144
CountyBryan County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.91638, -81.28295
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2024)
Projected traffic20,490 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bryan Neck Road over Sterling Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Bryan Neck Road over Sterling 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Bryan Neck Road over Sterling Creek carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bryan Neck Road over Sterling Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Bryan Neck Road over Sterling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.