US Bridges

Roy Bell Road over Brushy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Butts County, Georgia · 9.7 MI SW of Jackson · Structure no. 000000003550490

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roy Bell Road over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Roy Bell Road over Brushy Creek in Butts County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoy Bell Road
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location9.7 MI SW of Jackson
RouteCounty Highway 170
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.20966, -84.09878
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roy Bell Road over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roy Bell Road over Brushy 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 Roy Bell Road over Brushy Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Roy Bell Road over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Roy Bell Road over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.