US Bridges

George Deen Road over Broxton Creek

Good

Coffee County, Georgia · 2.6 MI E of Broxton · Structure no. 000000006950100

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

George Deen Road over Broxton Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying George Deen Road over Broxton Creek in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGeorge Deen Road
CrossesBroxton Creek
Location2.6 MI E of Broxton
RouteCounty Highway 167
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.63707, -82.84504
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$539,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was George Deen Road over Broxton Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is George Deen Road 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 George Deen Road over Broxton Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is George Deen Road over Broxton Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns George Deen Road over Broxton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.