US Bridges

Thompson Br Road over Barton Branch

Good

Burke County, Georgia · 8.5 MI E of Waynesboro · Structure no. 000000003300510

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,580
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson Br Road over Barton Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Thompson Br Road over Barton Branch in Burke County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesThompson Br Road
CrossesBarton Branch
Location8.5 MI E of Waynesboro
RouteCounty Highway 2113
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.08057, -81.8658
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,580 (2024)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thompson Br Road over Barton Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thompson Br Road over Barton Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Thompson Br Road over Barton Branch carry?

About 1,580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Thompson Br Road over Barton Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Thompson Br Road over Barton Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.