US Bridges

SR 219 over Brush Creek

Good

Heard County, Georgia · 6 MI SW of Franklin · Structure no. 000000014900280

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 219 over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 219 over Brush Creek in Heard County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 219
CrossesBrush Creek
Location6 MI SW of Franklin
RouteState Highway 219
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.21011, -85.15394
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic650 (2024)
Projected traffic840 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 219 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 219 over Brush 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 219 over Brush Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 219 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 219 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.