US Bridges

US 301 over Brier Creek Overflow

Fair

Screven County, Georgia · 3.1 MI SE of Hilltonia · Structure no. 000000025100350

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,260
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 301 over Brier Creek Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying US 301 over Brier Creek Overflow in Screven County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 301
CrossesBrier Creek Overflow
Location3.1 MI SE of Hilltonia
RouteU.S. Route 301
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.86659, -81.60795
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (2024)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2032
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 301 over Brier Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 301 over Brier Creek Overflow 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 301 over Brier Creek Overflow carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 301 over Brier Creek Overflow?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 301 over Brier Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.