Orchid Road over Little Brushy Creek
GoodIrwin County, Georgia · App 6 MI SE of Ocilla · Structure no. 000000015550050
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Orchid Road over Little Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Orchid Road over Little Brushy Creek in Irwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Orchid Road over Little Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Orchid Road 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 Orchid Road over Little Brushy Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Orchid Road over Little Brushy Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Orchid Road over Little Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.