US Bridges

Mt Pleasant RD over Big Brier Creek

Fair

McDuffie County, Georgia · 5.3 MI SW of Thomson · Structure no. 000000018900210

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Pleasant RD over Big Brier Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Pleasant RD over Big Brier Creek in McDuffie County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2031. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMt Pleasant RD
CrossesBig Brier Creek
Location5.3 MI SW of Thomson
RouteCounty Highway 788
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.39574, -82.53626
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2024)
Projected traffic1,095 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$949,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Pleasant RD over Big Brier Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Pleasant RD over Big 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Mt Pleasant RD over Big Brier Creek carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt Pleasant RD over Big Brier Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Pleasant RD over Big Brier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.