US Bridges

SR 23 over Brazells Creek Trib

Fair

Tattnall County, Georgia · 1 MI N of Reidsville · Structure no. 000000026700030

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,040
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 23 over Brazells Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 23 over Brazells Creek Trib in Tattnall County, Georgia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 6 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 3,040 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,435 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 23
CrossesBrazells Creek Trib
Location1 MI N of Reidsville
RouteState Highway 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.12316, -82.12075
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,040 (2024)
Projected traffic3,435 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 23 over Brazells Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 23 over Brazells Creek Trib 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 23 over Brazells Creek Trib carry?

About 3,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 23 over Brazells Creek Trib?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 23 over Brazells Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.