US Bridges

Brookhaven Drive over Hunger & Hardship Creek

Good

Laurens County, Georgia · City of Dublin · Structure no. 000000017500980

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,410
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookhaven Drive over Hunger & Hardship Creek is a concrete slab carrying Brookhaven Drive over Hunger & Hardship Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 3,410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,220 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrookhaven Drive
CrossesHunger & Hardship Creek
LocationCity of Dublin
RouteCity Street 1929
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.54922, -82.93997
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,410 (2024)
Projected traffic5,220 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Brookhaven Drive over Hunger & Hardship Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookhaven Drive over Hunger & Hardship 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Brookhaven Drive over Hunger & Hardship Creek carry?

About 3,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brookhaven Drive over Hunger & Hardship Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Brookhaven Drive over Hunger & Hardship Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.