US Bridges

Brushy Creek RD over Brushy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Cook County, Georgia · App 3.5 MI N of Sparks · Structure no. 000000007500310

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brushy Creek RD over Brushy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Brushy Creek RD over Brushy Creek in Cook County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBrushy Creek RD
CrossesBrushy Creek
LocationApp 3.5 MI N of Sparks
RouteCounty Highway 1211
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.21905, -83.41928
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 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$633,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brushy Creek RD over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brushy Creek 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 Brushy Creek RD over Brushy Creek carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brushy Creek RD over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Brushy Creek RD over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.