US Bridges

Brownlee Road over Big Sandy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Butts County, Georgia · 3.5 MI S of Jackson · Structure no. 000000003550370

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brownlee Road over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Brownlee Road over Big Sandy Creek in Butts County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesBrownlee Road
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location3.5 MI S of Jackson
RouteCounty Highway 1998
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.24447, -83.96636
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic1,155 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brownlee Road over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brownlee Road over Big Sandy 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Brownlee Road over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brownlee Road over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Brownlee Road over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.