US Bridges

Brushy Crk Road over Stump Creek

Fair

Irwin County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Ocilla · Structure no. 000000015550010

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brushy Crk Road over Stump Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Brushy Crk Road over Stump Creek in Irwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 57 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBrushy Crk Road
CrossesStump Creek
Location2 MI S of Ocilla
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyIrwin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.56374, -83.23984
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brushy Crk Road over Stump Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Brushy Crk Road over Stump 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Brushy Crk Road over Stump Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brushy Crk Road over Stump Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Brushy Crk Road over Stump Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.