US Bridges

Fincherville Road over Tussahaw Creek

Good

Butts County, Georgia · 5 MI North of Jackson · Structure no. 000000003550470

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
398 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,010
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fincherville Road over Tussahaw Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fincherville Road over Tussahaw Creek in Butts County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2029. The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFincherville Road
CrossesTussahaw Creek
Location5 MI North of Jackson
RouteCounty Highway 1071
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.37881, -83.9634
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length398 ft (121.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,010 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fincherville Road over Tussahaw Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fincherville Road over Tussahaw 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 2023.

How much traffic does Fincherville Road over Tussahaw Creek carry?

About 2,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fincherville Road over Tussahaw Creek?

The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fincherville Road over Tussahaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.