US Bridges

Straylott Road over Brush Creek

Fair

Heard County, Georgia · 5 MI SW of Franklin · Structure no. 000000014950300

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Straylott Road over Brush Creek is a steel culvert carrying Straylott Road over Brush Creek in Heard County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesStraylott Road
CrossesBrush Creek
Location5 MI SW of Franklin
RouteCounty Highway 139
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.21811, -85.17518
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Straylott Road over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Straylott Road over Brush 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Straylott Road over Brush Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Straylott Road over Brush Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Straylott Road over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.