Fort Creek Road over Big Brier Creek
FairMcDuffie County, Georgia · 7.2 MI S of Thomson · Structure no. 000000018900240
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 215 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 490
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fort Creek Road over Big Brier Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fort Creek Road over Big Brier Creek in McDuffie County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2031. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fort Creek Road over Big Brier Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fort Creek Road 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 Fort Creek Road over Big Brier Creek carry?
About 490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Fort Creek Road over Big Brier Creek?
The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Fort Creek Road over Big Brier Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.