US Bridges

Lower Brookfield R over New River

Good

Tift County, Georgia · 5 Miles SE of Tifton · Structure no. 000000027750860

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,640
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Brookfield R over New River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lower Brookfield R over New River in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 1,640 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLower Brookfield R
CrossesNew River
Location5 Miles SE of Tifton
RouteCounty Highway 193
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.41398, -83.44298
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,640 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks6%
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$18.9 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Brookfield R over New River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Brookfield R over New River 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 Lower Brookfield R over New River carry?

About 1,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lower Brookfield R over New River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Brookfield R over New River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.