US Bridges

Ed Lindsey Road over Brushy Creek

Good

Cook County, Georgia · App 1 MI NE of Lenox · Structure no. 000000007550210

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ed Lindsey Road over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ed Lindsey Road over Brushy Creek in Cook County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEd Lindsey Road
CrossesBrushy Creek
LocationApp 1 MI NE of Lenox
RouteCounty Highway 59
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.2838, -83.45519
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ed Lindsey Road over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ed Lindsey 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ed Lindsey Road over Brushy Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ed Lindsey Road over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Ed Lindsey Road over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.