US Bridges

Herndon Road over Brier Creek

FairPosted for load

Stewart County, Georgia · 8 MI S of Lumpkin · Structure no. 000000025950010

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herndon Road over Brier Creek is a concrete slab carrying Herndon Road over Brier Creek in Stewart County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesHerndon Road
CrossesBrier Creek
Location8 MI S of Lumpkin
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.93948, -84.82483
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Herndon Road over Brier Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Herndon Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Herndon Road over Brier Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Herndon Road over Brier Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Herndon Road over Brier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.