US Bridges

Brooks Road over N. Fork Ogeechee River

Fair

Greene County, Georgia · 4.5 MI E of Union Point · Structure no. 000000013350570

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooks Road over N. Fork Ogeechee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brooks Road over N. Fork Ogeechee River in Greene County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBrooks Road
CrossesN. Fork Ogeechee River
Location4.5 MI E of Union Point
RouteCounty Highway 263
CountyGreene County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.5885, -83.00935
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brooks Road over N. Fork Ogeechee River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooks Road over N. Fork Ogeechee 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Brooks Road over N. Fork Ogeechee River carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brooks Road over N. Fork Ogeechee River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Brooks Road over N. Fork Ogeechee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.