US Bridges

US 1 over Brushy Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Georgia · 0.8 Miles S.W. of Wrens · Structure no. 000000016300070

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over Brushy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 over Brushy Creek in Jefferson County, Georgia. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,640 by 2031. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 1
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location0.8 Miles S.W. of Wrens
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.19832, -82.39549
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2024)
Projected traffic17,640 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US 1 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 1 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.