US Bridges

SR 333 over Piscola Creek

Good

Brooks County, Georgia · App 3 MI S of Quitman · Structure no. 000000002700020

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 333 over Piscola Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 333 over Piscola Creek in Brooks County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 333
CrossesPiscola Creek
LocationApp 3 MI S of Quitman
RouteState Highway 333
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.73976, -83.5363
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2024)
Projected traffic2,310 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 333 over Piscola Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 333 over Piscola 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 333 over Piscola Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 333 over Piscola Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 333 over Piscola Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.