US Bridges

Old Madison Road over Fearnside Lake Drain

Good

Brooks County, Georgia · App 7 MI SE of Quitman · Structure no. 000000002750590

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Madison Road over Fearnside Lake Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Old Madison Road over Fearnside Lake Drain in Brooks County, Georgia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Madison Road
CrossesFearnside Lake Drain
LocationApp 7 MI SE of Quitman
RouteCounty Highway 245
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.67803, -83.50819
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2024)
Projected traffic720 by 2031
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Madison Road over Fearnside Lake Drain built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Madison Road over Fearnside Lake Drain 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 Old Madison Road over Fearnside Lake Drain carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Madison Road over Fearnside Lake Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Old Madison Road over Fearnside Lake Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.