US Bridges

Brooklet Road over Upper Black Creek Trib

Good

Bulloch County, Georgia · 4.3 MI E of Brooklet · Structure no. 000000003150450

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,620
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooklet Road over Upper Black Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Brooklet Road over Upper Black Creek Trib in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,555 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

CarriesBrooklet Road
CrossesUpper Black Creek Trib
Location4.3 MI E of Brooklet
RouteCounty Highway 733
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.32429, -81.69893
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
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 traffic2,620 (2024)
Projected traffic3,555 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Brooklet Road over Upper Black Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooklet Road over Upper Black 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Brooklet Road over Upper Black Creek Trib carry?

About 2,620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brooklet Road over Upper Black Creek Trib?

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

Who owns Brooklet Road over Upper Black Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.