US Bridges

Hilltonia CR Rod over Brier Creek

Fair

Screven County, Georgia · 1.3 MI E of Hilltonia · Structure no. 000000025150060

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
520 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hilltonia CR Rod over Brier Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Hilltonia CR Rod over Brier Creek in Screven County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHilltonia CR Rod
CrossesBrier Creek
Location1.3 MI E of Hilltonia
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyScreven County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.88557, -81.63526
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 15
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hilltonia CR Rod over Brier Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hilltonia CR Rod over Brier 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hilltonia CR Rod over Brier Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hilltonia CR Rod over Brier Creek?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Hilltonia CR Rod over Brier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.