US Bridges

SR 88 over Brier Creek

Fair

Burke County, Georgia · In Keysville · Structure no. 000000003300530

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
513 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
1,060
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 88 over Brier Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 88 over Brier Creek in Burke County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2031. The structure is 513 ft (156.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 88
CrossesBrier Creek
LocationIn Keysville
RouteState Highway 88
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.23099, -82.23256
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadH 15
Structure length513 ft (156.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,060 (2024)
Projected traffic1,710 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 88 over Brier Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 88 over Brier 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 88 over Brier Creek carry?

About 1,060 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 88 over Brier Creek?

The structure is 513 ft (156.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 88 over Brier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.