US Bridges

US 221 SR 76 over Piscola Creek Relief

Fair

Brooks County, Georgia · App 4 MI S of Quitman · Structure no. 000000002700200

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 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 Relief is a concrete culvert carrying US 221 SR 76 over Piscola Creek Relief 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,655 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 221 SR 76
CrossesPiscola Creek Relief
LocationApp 4 MI S of Quitman
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountyBrooks County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.74979, -83.58759
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 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 closed11.2 mi (18 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 221 SR 76 over Piscola Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.