US Bridges

Fincherville Road over Tussahaw Creek Trib

Good

Butts County, Georgia · 3 MI N of Jackson · Structure no. 000000003550390

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,010
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fincherville Road over Tussahaw Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fincherville Road over Tussahaw Creek Trib in Butts County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,010 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,485 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFincherville Road
CrossesTussahaw Creek Trib
Location3 MI N of Jackson
RouteCounty Highway 1071
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.35996, -83.96533
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,010 (2024)
Projected traffic1,485 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$223,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fincherville Road over Tussahaw Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fincherville Road over Tussahaw Creek Trib 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 2023.

How much traffic does Fincherville Road over Tussahaw Creek Trib carry?

About 2,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fincherville Road over Tussahaw Creek Trib?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Fincherville Road over Tussahaw Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.