US Bridges

SR 25SE Torras Cau over Back River

Good

Glynn County, Georgia · 1.5 MI E of Brunswick · Structure no. 000000012700640

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,587 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
32,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25SE Torras Cau over Back River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 25SE Torras Cau over Back River in Glynn County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 32,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,110 by 2031. The structure is 1,587 ft (483.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 25SE Torras Cau
CrossesBack River
Location1.5 MI E of Brunswick
RouteState Highway 25
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.16452, -81.44607
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,587 ft (483.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 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
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$14.4 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 25SE Torras Cau over Back River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 25SE Torras Cau over Back River carry?

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

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

The structure is 1,587 ft (483.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SR 25SE Torras Cau over Back River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.