US Bridges

Roy Powers Road over Brasstown Creek

FairPosted for load

White County, Georgia · 7.2 MI E of Cleveland · Structure no. 000000031150340

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roy Powers Road over Brasstown Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roy Powers Road over Brasstown Creek in White 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoy Powers Road
CrossesBrasstown Creek
Location7.2 MI E of Cleveland
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyWhite County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.62791, -83.65775
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$153,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roy Powers Road over Brasstown Creek built?

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

What condition is Roy Powers Road 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 Roy Powers Road over Brasstown Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Roy Powers Road over Brasstown Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Roy Powers Road over Brasstown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.