US Bridges

Massee Post RD over Brushy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Cook County, Georgia · App 5 MI E of Adel · Structure no. 000000007500280

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Massee Post RD over Brushy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Massee Post RD over Brushy Creek in Cook County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMassee Post RD
CrossesBrushy Creek
LocationApp 5 MI E of Adel
RouteCounty Highway 552
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.20522, -83.35665
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 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2024)
Projected traffic1,215 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Massee Post RD over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Massee Post RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Massee Post RD over Brushy Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Massee Post RD over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Massee Post RD over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.