US Bridges

Brannens Bridge Ro over Brier Creek Overflow

GoodPosted for load

Screven County, Georgia · 9.7 MI NE of Sylvania · Structure no. 000000025100470

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
228 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brannens Bridge Ro over Brier Creek Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying Brannens Bridge Ro over Brier Creek Overflow in Screven County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2032. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrannens Bridge Ro
CrossesBrier Creek Overflow
Location9.7 MI NE of Sylvania
RouteCounty Highway 1321
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.80879, -81.48613
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2024)
Projected traffic780 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brannens Bridge Ro over Brier Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brannens Bridge Ro over Brier Creek Overflow 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 Brier Creek Overflow carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brannens Bridge Ro over Brier Creek Overflow?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Brannens Bridge Ro over Brier Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.