US Bridges

Holbrook Road over Littles Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Georgia · 7.3 MI SW of Carnesville · Structure no. 000000011950640

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holbrook Road over Littles Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holbrook Road over Littles Creek in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2031. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHolbrook Road
CrossesLittles Creek
Location7.3 MI SW of Carnesville
RouteCounty Highway 273
CountyFranklin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.30404, -83.31906
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holbrook Road over Littles Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Holbrook Road over Littles Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Holbrook Road over Littles Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Holbrook Road over Littles Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Holbrook Road over Littles Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.