US Bridges

US 221 SR 76 over Piscola Creek Overflow

Good

Brooks County, Georgia · App 3 MI S of Quitman · Structure no. 000000002700180

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 221 SR 76 over Piscola Creek Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying US 221 SR 76 over Piscola Creek Overflow in Brooks County, Georgia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,655 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesUS 221 SR 76
CrossesPiscola Creek Overflow
LocationApp 3 MI S of Quitman
RouteU.S. Route 221
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.73844, -83.59506
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic2,655 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 221 SR 76 over Piscola Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 221 SR 76 over Piscola Creek Overflow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 221 SR 76 over Piscola Creek Overflow carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 221 SR 76 over Piscola Creek Overflow?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 221 SR 76 over Piscola Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.