US Bridges

SR 32 over Little Brushy Creek

Good

Irwin County, Georgia · App 3 MI E of Ocilla · Structure no. 000000015500130

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Little Brushy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 32 over Little Brushy Creek in Irwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,245 by 2032. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 32
CrossesLittle Brushy Creek
LocationApp 3 MI E of Ocilla
RouteState Highway 32
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.59219, -83.20425
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2024)
Projected traffic4,245 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$492,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 32 over Little Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Little Brushy 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Little Brushy Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Little Brushy Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Little Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.