Thompson Br Road over Brier Creek
FairPosted for loadBurke County, Georgia · 8 MI E of Waynesboro · Structure no. 000000003300490
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,520
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thompson Br Road over Brier Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Thompson Br Road over Brier Creek in Burke County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Thompson Br Road over Brier Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thompson Br Road over Brier 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Thompson Br Road over Brier Creek carry?
About 1,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Thompson Br Road over Brier Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Thompson Br Road over Brier Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.