US Bridges

Brinson Pond Road over Rosemary Creek

Fair

Burke County, Georgia · 8.4 MI S of Waynesboro · Structure no. 000000003350350

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brinson Pond Road over Rosemary Creek is a steel culvert carrying Brinson Pond Road over Rosemary Creek in Burke County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBrinson Pond Road
CrossesRosemary Creek
Location8.4 MI S of Waynesboro
RouteCounty Highway 358
CountyBurke County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.96862, -81.99905
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brinson Pond Road over Rosemary Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brinson Pond Road over Rosemary 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Brinson Pond Road over Rosemary Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brinson Pond Road over Rosemary Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Brinson Pond Road over Rosemary Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.