US Bridges

Funston Sale Cty R over Bridge Creek

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · 9 MI NW of Moultrie · Structure no. 000000007152370

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Funston Sale Cty R over Bridge Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Funston Sale Cty R over Bridge Creek in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFunston Sale Cty R
CrossesBridge Creek
Location9 MI NW of Moultrie
RouteCounty Highway 481
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.23589, -83.93101
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2024)
Projected traffic735 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$9.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Funston Sale Cty R over Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Funston Sale Cty R over Bridge 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Funston Sale Cty R over Bridge Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Funston Sale Cty R over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Funston Sale Cty R over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.