US Bridges

Chula-Brookfield R over Middle Creek

GoodPosted for load

Tift County, Georgia · App 5 MI N of Tifton · Structure no. 000000027750640

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
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 1964, so it is 61 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,695 by 2031. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesChula-Brookfield R
CrossesMiddle Creek
LocationApp 5 MI N of Tifton
RouteCounty Highway 421
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.5575, -83.50891
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2024)
Projected traffic1,695 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$475,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chula-Brookfield R over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chula-Brookfield R over Middle 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 2024.

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

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chula-Brookfield R over Middle Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Chula-Brookfield R over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.