US Bridges

Story Mill Road over Brier Creek

GoodPosted for load

Burke County, Georgia · 6.5 MI NW of Waynesboro · Structure no. 000000003300470

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
640 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Story Mill Road over Brier Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Story Mill Road over Brier Creek in Burke County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2032. The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesStory Mill Road
CrossesBrier Creek
Location6.5 MI NW of Waynesboro
RouteCounty Highway 2111
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.1625, -82.0859
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length640 ft (195.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic930 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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$3.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Story Mill Road over Brier Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Story Mill Road over Brier 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Story Mill Road over Brier Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Story Mill Road over Brier Creek?

The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Story Mill Road over Brier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.