US Bridges

Farmers Bridge RD over Brier Creek Overflow

GoodPosted for load

Burke County, Georgia · 3 MI SE of Keysville · Structure no. 000000003350010

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmers Bridge RD over Brier Creek Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying Farmers Bridge RD over Brier Creek Overflow in Burke County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFarmers Bridge RD
CrossesBrier Creek Overflow
Location3 MI SE of Keysville
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.20391, -82.19266
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic645 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farmers Bridge RD over Brier Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farmers Bridge RD over Brier Creek Overflow 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 Farmers Bridge RD over Brier Creek Overflow carry?

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

How long is Farmers Bridge RD over Brier Creek Overflow?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Farmers Bridge RD over Brier Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.