US Bridges

Frank Road over Brushy Creek

Good

Irwin County, Georgia · App 6 MI NE of Ocilla · Structure no. 000000015550310

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frank Road over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Frank Road over Brushy Creek in Irwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFrank Road
CrossesBrushy Creek
LocationApp 6 MI NE of Ocilla
RouteCounty Highway 1533
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.64494, -83.18356
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic390 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2032
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frank Road over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frank Road over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Frank Road over Brushy Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Frank Road over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Frank Road over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.