US Bridges

Brookhaven Cir over Eastanollee Creek

PoorPosted for load

Stephens County, Georgia · 2.5 MI NE of Avalon · Structure no. 000000025700120

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
135 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,090
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookhaven Cir over Eastanollee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Brookhaven Cir over Eastanollee Creek in Stephens County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2031. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBrookhaven Cir
CrossesEastanollee Creek
Location2.5 MI NE of Avalon
RouteCounty Highway 890
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.52528, -83.16279
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2024)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$791,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brookhaven Cir over Eastanollee Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookhaven Cir over Eastanollee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Brookhaven Cir over Eastanollee Creek carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brookhaven Cir over Eastanollee Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Brookhaven Cir over Eastanollee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.