US Bridges

Brannens Bridge Ro over Buck Creek

Good

Screven County, Georgia · 3.1 MI NE of Sylvania · Structure no. 000000025100450

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brannens Bridge Ro over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brannens Bridge Ro over Buck Creek in Screven County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrannens Bridge Ro
CrossesBuck Creek
Location3.1 MI NE of Sylvania
RouteCounty Highway 1321
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.76897, -81.58688
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic615 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Brannens Bridge Ro over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brannens Bridge Ro over Buck 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 2023.

How much traffic does Brannens Bridge Ro over Buck Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brannens Bridge Ro over Buck Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Brannens Bridge Ro over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.