US Bridges

Old Quitman Road over Morrison Creek

Fair

Cook County, Georgia · App 3 MI SW of Adel · Structure no. 000000007550390

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
801
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Quitman Road over Morrison Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Quitman Road over Morrison Creek in Cook County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 801 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,245 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Quitman Road
CrossesMorrison Creek
LocationApp 3 MI SW of Adel
RouteCounty Highway 216
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.11041, -83.43145
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic801 (2024)
Projected traffic1,245 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Quitman Road over Morrison Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Quitman Road over Morrison Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Old Quitman Road over Morrison Creek carry?

About 801 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Quitman Road over Morrison Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old Quitman Road over Morrison Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.