US Bridges

Broxton-Westgreen over Broxton Creek

GoodPosted for load

Coffee County, Georgia · App 2.5 MI E of Broxton · Structure no. 000000006900710

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broxton-Westgreen over Broxton Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Broxton-Westgreen over Broxton Creek in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesBroxton-Westgreen
CrossesBroxton Creek
LocationApp 2.5 MI E of Broxton
RouteCounty Highway 1948
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.60811, -82.84472
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2024)
Projected traffic720 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Broxton-Westgreen over Broxton Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broxton-Westgreen over Broxton 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Broxton-Westgreen over Broxton Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Broxton-Westgreen over Broxton Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Broxton-Westgreen over Broxton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.