Dixie Road over Piscola Creek
FairPosted for loadBrooks County, Georgia · App 7 MI W of Quitman · Structure no. 000000002750710
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 270 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dixie Road over Piscola Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Dixie Road over Piscola Creek in Brooks County, Georgia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2031. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dixie Road over Piscola Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dixie Road over Piscola Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Dixie Road over Piscola Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dixie Road over Piscola Creek?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Dixie Road over Piscola Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.