Judge Lay Road over Brantley Creek
PoorClosed to trafficTerrell County, Georgia · 1.7 MI W of Sasser · Structure no. 000000027350160
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Judge Lay Road over Brantley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Judge Lay Road over Brantley Creek in Terrell County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2031. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Judge Lay Road over Brantley Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Judge Lay Road over Brantley 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Judge Lay Road over Brantley Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Judge Lay Road over Brantley Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Judge Lay Road over Brantley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.