US Bridges

Brooksmill Rd. over Sand Creek.

Good

Macon County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Ideal · Structure no. 000000019350620

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooksmill Rd. over Sand Creek. is a concrete culvert carrying Brooksmill Rd. over Sand Creek. in Macon County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBrooksmill Rd.
CrossesSand Creek.
Location2 MI W of Ideal
RouteCounty Highway 72
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.37626, -84.22912
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brooksmill Rd. over Sand Creek. built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooksmill Rd. over Sand 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Brooksmill Rd. over Sand Creek. carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brooksmill Rd. over Sand Creek.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Brooksmill Rd. over Sand Creek.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.