US Bridges

Nails Ferry Road over Ten Mile Creek

Good

Appling County, Georgia · 4 MI NW of Baxley · Structure no. 000000000150290

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nails Ferry Road over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nails Ferry Road over Ten Mile Creek in Appling County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNails Ferry Road
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location4 MI NW of Baxley
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.83615, -82.3844
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2024)
Projected traffic870 by 2031
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nails Ferry Road over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nails Ferry Road over Ten Mile 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nails Ferry Road over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nails Ferry Road over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Nails Ferry Road over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.