US Bridges

Lenox-Brookfield R over New River

FairPosted for load

Cook County, Georgia · App 3 MI NE of Lenox · Structure no. 000000007550480

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lenox-Brookfield R over New River is a concrete tee beam carrying Lenox-Brookfield R over New River in Cook County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLenox-Brookfield R
CrossesNew River
LocationApp 3 MI NE of Lenox
RouteCounty Highway 252
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.29443, -83.42046
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lenox-Brookfield R over New River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lenox-Brookfield R over New River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Lenox-Brookfield R over New River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lenox-Brookfield R over New River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Lenox-Brookfield R over New River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.