US Bridges

SR 80 over Brushy Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Georgia · 1.7 MI SE of Stellaville · Structure no. 000000016300270

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 80 over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR 80 over Brushy Creek in Jefferson County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 1,630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2031. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 80
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location1.7 MI SE of Stellaville
RouteState Highway 80
CountyJefferson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.17689, -82.30553
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,630 (2024)
Projected traffic1,785 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$733,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 80 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 80 over Brushy 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 SR 80 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 1,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 80 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 80 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.