US Bridges

Deepstep Road over Brush Creek

Good

Washington County, Georgia · 1.7 MI E of Deepstep · Structure no. 000000030300300

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,690
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deepstep Road over Brush Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deepstep Road over Brush Creek in Washington County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 1,690 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,070 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDeepstep Road
CrossesBrush Creek
Location1.7 MI E of Deepstep
RouteCounty Highway 689
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.01626, -82.93778
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,690 (2024)
Projected traffic2,070 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$475,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deepstep Road over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deepstep Road over Brush 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Deepstep Road over Brush Creek carry?

About 1,690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Deepstep Road over Brush 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 Deepstep Road over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.