US Bridges

SR 90 over Little Brushy Creek

Fair

Irwin County, Georgia · App 3.9 MI SE of Ocilla · Structure no. 000000015500240

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 90 over Little Brushy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 90 over Little Brushy Creek in Irwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 90
CrossesLittle Brushy Creek
LocationApp 3.9 MI SE of Ocilla
RouteState Highway 90
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.54911, -83.20447
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 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 width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2024)
Projected traffic825 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 90 over Little Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 90 over Little Brushy 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 90 over Little Brushy Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 90 over Little Brushy Creek?

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

Who owns SR 90 over Little Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.