Empress Road over Piscola Creek
GoodBrooks County, Georgia · App 3 MI S of Quitman · Structure no. 000000002750820
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 342 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Empress Road over Piscola Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Empress Road over Piscola Creek in Brooks County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2031. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Empress Road over Piscola Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Empress Road over Piscola Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Empress Road over Piscola Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Empress Road over Piscola Creek?
The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Empress Road over Piscola Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.