US Bridges

US 1 (nbl) SR 4 over Brier Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Georgia · 7 MI NE of Wrens · Structure no. 000000016300090

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
724 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
8,880
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 (nbl) SR 4 over Brier Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 (nbl) SR 4 over Brier Creek in Jefferson County, Georgia. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 8,880 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,890 by 2031. The structure is 724 ft (220.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS 1 (nbl) SR 4
CrossesBrier Creek
Location7 MI NE of Wrens
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyJefferson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.27764, -82.29672
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans18
Design loadH 20
Structure length724 ft (220.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,880 (2024)
Projected traffic7,890 by 2031
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$4.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 (nbl) SR 4 over Brier Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US 1 (nbl) SR 4 over Brier 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 (nbl) SR 4 over Brier Creek carry?

About 8,880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 1 (nbl) SR 4 over Brier Creek?

The structure is 724 ft (220.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 (nbl) SR 4 over Brier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.