US Bridges

CR 78 over Burnett Creek

GoodPosted for load

Glynn County, Georgia · 3 MI NW of Brunswick · Structure no. 000000012750020

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,440
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 78 over Burnett Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 78 over Burnett Creek in Glynn County, Georgia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 60 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,985 by 2031. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 78
CrossesBurnett Creek
Location3 MI NW of Brunswick
RouteCounty Highway 78
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.24197, -81.53509
Functional classUrban 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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,440 (2024)
Projected traffic5,985 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$369,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 78 over Burnett Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is CR 78 over Burnett 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 CR 78 over Burnett Creek carry?

About 3,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 78 over Burnett Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 78 over Burnett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.