US Bridges

SR 305 over Brushy Creek

Fair

Burke County, Georgia · 3 MI S of Keysville · Structure no. 000000003300380

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 305 over Brushy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 305 over Brushy Creek in Burke County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2031. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 305
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location3 MI S of Keysville
RouteState Highway 305
CountyBurke County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.19196, -82.22116
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2024)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$867,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 305 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 305 over Brushy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 305 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 305 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 305 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.