US Bridges

Chula-Brookfield R over Middle Creek

FairPosted for load

Tift County, Georgia · App 11 MI N Brookfield · Structure no. 000000027700610

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chula-Brookfield R over Middle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Chula-Brookfield R over Middle Creek in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChula-Brookfield R
CrossesMiddle Creek
LocationApp 11 MI N Brookfield
RouteCounty Highway 2516
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.55188, -83.4418
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2024)
Projected traffic465 by 2032
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

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$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chula-Brookfield R over Middle Creek built?

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

What condition is Chula-Brookfield R over Middle 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Chula-Brookfield R over Middle Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chula-Brookfield R over Middle Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Chula-Brookfield R over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.