US Bridges

Widdon Rowan RD over Brushy Creek

Good

Cook County, Georgia · App 4.6 MI N of Sparks · Structure no. 000000007550370

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Widdon Rowan RD over Brushy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Widdon Rowan RD over Brushy Creek in Cook County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWiddon Rowan RD
CrossesBrushy Creek
LocationApp 4.6 MI N of Sparks
RouteCounty Highway 211
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.23536, -83.43572
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic135 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Widdon Rowan RD over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

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

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Widdon Rowan RD over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Widdon Rowan RD over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.