US Bridges

Brest Station Road over Raccoon Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Georgia · App 6 Miles Northwest of · Structure no. 000000020550600

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brest Station Road over Raccoon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brest Station Road over Raccoon Creek in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 156 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBrest Station Road
CrossesRaccoon Creek
LocationApp 6 Miles Northwest of
RouteCounty Highway 216
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.35136, -84.03919
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brest Station Road over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brest Station Road over Raccoon 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Brest Station Road over Raccoon Creek carry?

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

How long is Brest Station Road over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Brest Station Road over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.