US Bridges

Brass Town Creek over Brasstown Creek

Good

Towns County, Georgia · 0.7 MI W of Young Harris · Structure no. 000000028150030

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brass Town Creek over Brasstown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brass Town Creek over Brasstown Creek in Towns County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBrass Town Creek
CrossesBrasstown Creek
Location0.7 MI W of Young Harris
RouteCounty Highway 33
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.93103, -83.85879
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic900 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$270,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brass Town Creek over Brasstown Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brass Town Creek over Brasstown 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Brass Town Creek over Brasstown Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brass Town Creek over Brasstown Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Brass Town Creek over Brasstown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.