US Bridges

Lake Oconee Trail over Browns Ford (private)

Good

Greene County, Georgia · 9.4 MI S of Greensboro · Structure no. 000000013350470

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Oconee Trail over Browns Ford (private) is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Oconee Trail over Browns Ford (private) in Greene County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesLake Oconee Trail
CrossesBrowns Ford (private)
Location9.4 MI S of Greensboro
RouteCounty Highway 55
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.442, -83.21018
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$727,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Oconee Trail over Browns Ford (private) built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Oconee Trail over Browns Ford (private) 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 Lake Oconee Trail over Browns Ford (private) carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Oconee Trail over Browns Ford (private)?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Oconee Trail over Browns Ford (private)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.