US 1 (nbl) SR 4 over Brier Creek
Jefferson County, Georgia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 1 (nbl) SR 4 over Brier Creek in Jefferson County, Georgia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2002, making it 73 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 8,880 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 11 of the 66 inventoried bridges in Jefferson County rated fair (16.7%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 724 ft |
| Location | 7 Mi NE of Wrens |
| NBI structure number | 000000016300090 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Jefferson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 1 over Brushy Creek | 1952 | 11,700 | Good |
| US 1 (nbl) SR 4 over Reedy Creek | 2001 | 9,190 | Good |
| US 1 (sbl) SR 4 over Reddy Creek | 2001 | 6,980 | Good |
| US 1 (sbl) SR 4 over Brier Creek | 2001 | 6,980 | Good |
| US 1 over Big Creek | 2023 | 6,890 | Good |
| US 1 over Big Creek | 2023 | 6,240 | Good |
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