US Bridges

SR 25SE Torras Cau over Little River

Fair

Glynn County, Georgia · 2.2 MI E of Brunswick · Structure no. 000000012700630

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
745 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
32,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25SE Torras Cau over Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 25SE Torras Cau over Little River in Glynn County, Georgia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 32,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,110 by 2031. The structure is 745 ft (227.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 25SE Torras Cau
CrossesLittle River
Location2.2 MI E of Brunswick
RouteState Highway 25
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.16882, -81.43656
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadH 15
Structure length745 ft (227.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,400 (2024)
Projected traffic34,110 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$6.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 25SE Torras Cau over Little River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR 25SE Torras Cau over Little 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 SR 25SE Torras Cau over Little River carry?

About 32,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 25SE Torras Cau over Little River?

The structure is 745 ft (227.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SR 25SE Torras Cau over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.