US Bridges

SR 255 over Brasstown Creek

Fair

White County, Georgia · 6.5 MI E of Cleveland · Structure no. 000000031100260

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 255 over Brasstown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 255 over Brasstown Creek in White County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,130 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 255
CrossesBrasstown Creek
Location6.5 MI E of Cleveland
RouteState Highway 255
CountyWhite County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.61765, -83.65347
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating94.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,630 (2024)
Projected traffic2,130 by 2032
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$287,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 255 over Brasstown Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 255 over Brasstown Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 255 over Brasstown Creek carry?

About 1,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 255 over Brasstown Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns SR 255 over Brasstown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.