US Bridges

Burnt Road over Big Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Georgia · 7 MI W of Hawkinsville · Structure no. 000000023500260

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
225 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burnt Road over Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying Burnt Road over Big Creek in Pulaski County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2032. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesBurnt Road
CrossesBig Creek
Location7 MI W of Hawkinsville
RouteCounty Highway 1736
CountyPulaski County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.26498, -83.58679
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans15
Design loadH 15
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$213,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burnt Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burnt Road over Big 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Burnt Road over Big Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Burnt Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Burnt Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.