US Bridges

Brownlee Road over Aboothlacoosta Creek

GoodPosted for load

Butts County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Jackson · Structure no. 000000003550380

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,430
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brownlee Road over Aboothlacoosta Creek is a concrete slab carrying Brownlee Road over Aboothlacoosta Creek in Butts County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,490 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesBrownlee Road
CrossesAboothlacoosta Creek
Location2 MI S of Jackson
RouteCounty Highway 1998
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.26289, -83.96472
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,430 (2024)
Projected traffic2,490 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$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brownlee Road over Aboothlacoosta Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brownlee Road over Aboothlacoosta 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 Aboothlacoosta Creek carry?

About 1,430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brownlee Road over Aboothlacoosta Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Brownlee Road over Aboothlacoosta Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.