US Bridges

Lynntown Road over Brazells Creek

GoodPosted for load

Tattnall County, Georgia · Reidsville W City Lmt · Structure no. 000000026750070

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lynntown Road over Brazells Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lynntown Road over Brazells Creek in Tattnall County, Georgia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 55 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLynntown Road
CrossesBrazells Creek
LocationReidsville W City Lmt
RouteCounty Highway 164
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.09593, -82.13322
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lynntown Road over Brazells Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Lynntown Road over Brazells Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lynntown Road over Brazells Creek carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lynntown Road over Brazells Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lynntown Road over Brazells Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.