US Bridges

SR 188 over Brumley Creek

Good

Grady County, Georgia · App 5 Miles North of Cair · Structure no. 000000013100360

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 188 over Brumley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 188 over Brumley Creek in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,185 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 188
CrossesBrumley Creek
LocationApp 5 Miles North of Cair
RouteState Highway 188
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.90759, -84.15269
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2024)
Projected traffic1,185 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 188 over Brumley Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 188 over Brumley 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 188 over Brumley Creek carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 188 over Brumley Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 188 over Brumley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.