Lower Meigs Road over Bay Pole Branch
GoodColquitt County, Georgia · App 9.25 MI SW Moultrie · Structure no. 000000007100540
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Meigs Road over Bay Pole Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Lower Meigs Road over Bay Pole Branch in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Lower Meigs Road over Bay Pole Branch built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower Meigs Road over Bay Pole 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Lower Meigs Road over Bay Pole Branch carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lower Meigs Road over Bay Pole Branch?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Meigs Road over Bay Pole Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.