US Bridges

SR 120 over Brooks Creek

Fair

Haralson County, Georgia · 7.4 MI E of Buchanan · Structure no. 000000014300170

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,970
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 120 over Brooks Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 120 over Brooks Creek in Haralson County, Georgia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 5 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 4,970 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,920 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 120
CrossesBrooks Creek
Location7.4 MI E of Buchanan
RouteState Highway 120
CountyHaralson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.82664, -85.06158
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,970 (2024)
Projected traffic4,920 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 120 over Brooks Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 120 over Brooks Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 120 over Brooks Creek carry?

About 4,970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 120 over Brooks Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 120 over Brooks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.