US Bridges

US 319/ SR 31 over Brewton Creek

Fair

Laurens County, Georgia · 1.5 MI NW of Brewton · Structure no. 000000017500340

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,510
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 319/ SR 31 over Brewton Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 319/ SR 31 over Brewton Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6,510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,135 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 319/ SR 31
CrossesBrewton Creek
Location1.5 MI NW of Brewton
RouteU.S. Route 319
CountyLaurens County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.60227, -82.82269
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,510 (2024)
Projected traffic9,135 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 319/ SR 31 over Brewton Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 319/ SR 31 over Brewton 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 319/ SR 31 over Brewton Creek carry?

About 6,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 319/ SR 31 over Brewton Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 319/ SR 31 over Brewton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.