US Bridges

Berry Bennet Road over Holly Creek

FairPosted for load

Murray County, Georgia · 4.5 MI S of Chatsworth · Structure no. 000000021350180

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berry Bennet Road over Holly Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Berry Bennet Road over Holly Creek in Murray 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBerry Bennet Road
CrossesHolly Creek
Location4.5 MI S of Chatsworth
RouteCounty Highway 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.68736, -84.78743
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berry Bennet Road over Holly Creek built?

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

What condition is Berry Bennet Road over Holly 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Berry Bennet Road over Holly Creek carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Berry Bennet Road over Holly Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Berry Bennet Road over Holly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.