US Bridges

Tallokas Road over Lake Nichols Drain

Fair

Brooks County, Georgia · App 6 MI E of Pavo · Structure no. 000000002700430

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tallokas Road over Lake Nichols Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Tallokas Road over Lake Nichols Drain in Brooks County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTallokas Road
CrossesLake Nichols Drain
LocationApp 6 MI E of Pavo
RouteCounty Highway 1209
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.96797, -83.65014
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 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 traffic480 (2024)
Projected traffic570 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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tallokas Road over Lake Nichols Drain built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tallokas Road over Lake Nichols Drain 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Tallokas Road over Lake Nichols Drain carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tallokas Road over Lake Nichols Drain?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Tallokas Road over Lake Nichols Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.