US Bridges

Brasstown Way over Brasstown Creek Trib

Fair

Towns County, Georgia · 1.5 MI N of Young Harris · Structure no. 000000028150260

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Brasstown Way over Brasstown Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brasstown Way over Brasstown Creek Trib in Towns County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2031. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBrasstown Way
CrossesBrasstown Creek Trib
Location1.5 MI N of Young Harris
RouteState Lands Road 99999
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.95223, -83.83739
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2024)
Projected traffic510 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$686,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brasstown Way over Brasstown Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brasstown Way over Brasstown Creek Trib 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Brasstown Way over Brasstown Creek Trib carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brasstown Way over Brasstown Creek Trib?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Brasstown Way over Brasstown Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.