US Bridges

T Davis Road over Watery Piney Branch

GoodPosted for load

Colquitt County, Georgia · App 11 MI W of Moultrie · Structure no. 000000007151210

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
56 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T Davis Road over Watery Piney Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T Davis Road over Watery Piney Branch in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT Davis Road
CrossesWatery Piney Branch
LocationApp 11 MI W of Moultrie
RouteCounty Highway 227
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.17608, -83.97592
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2032
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$194,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T Davis Road over Watery Piney Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T Davis Road over Watery Piney 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does T Davis Road over Watery Piney Branch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T Davis Road over Watery Piney Branch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns T Davis Road over Watery Piney Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.