US Bridges

Brewton-Lovett RD over Brewton Creek

GoodPosted for load

Laurens County, Georgia · 1 MI NE of Brewton · Structure no. 000000017550670

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,680
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brewton-Lovett RD over Brewton Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Brewton-Lovett RD over Brewton Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 81 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBrewton-Lovett RD
CrossesBrewton Creek
Location1 MI NE of Brewton
RouteCounty Highway 522
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.6006, -82.78238
Functional classRural Minor 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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,680 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$296,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brewton-Lovett RD over Brewton Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Brewton-Lovett RD over Brewton 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 Brewton-Lovett RD over Brewton Creek carry?

About 1,680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brewton-Lovett RD over Brewton Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Brewton-Lovett RD over Brewton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.