US Bridges

West Lee Street over Brantley Creek

Good

Terrell County, Georgia · W. Dawson City Limits · Structure no. 000000027300290

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Lee Street over Brantley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Lee Street over Brantley Creek in Terrell County, Georgia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 930 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest Lee Street
CrossesBrantley Creek
LocationW. Dawson City Limits
RouteCity Street 1601
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.77391, -84.45566
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2024)
Projected traffic810 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Lee Street over Brantley Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Lee Street over Brantley 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does West Lee Street over Brantley Creek carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Lee Street over Brantley Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns West Lee Street over Brantley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.