US Bridges

Ham City Road over Piscola Creek Overflow

Good

Brooks County, Georgia · App 2.5 MI W of Dixie · Structure no. 000000002750470

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ham City Road over Piscola Creek Overflow is a steel culvert carrying Ham City Road over Piscola Creek Overflow in Brooks County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHam City Road
CrossesPiscola Creek Overflow
LocationApp 2.5 MI W of Dixie
RouteCounty Highway 200
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.79836, -83.71916
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic105 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ham City Road over Piscola Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ham City Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ham City Road over Piscola Creek Overflow carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ham City Road over Piscola Creek Overflow?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Ham City Road over Piscola Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.