US Bridges

Massee Post RD over New River

FairPosted for load

Cook County, Georgia · App 7MI NE of Adel · Structure no. 000000007550470

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
386 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Massee Post RD over New River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Massee Post RD over New River in Cook 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 386 ft (117.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMassee Post RD
CrossesNew River
LocationApp 7MI NE of Adel
RouteCounty Highway 247
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.25048, -83.3579
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans19
Design loadHS 15
Structure length386 ft (117.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Massee Post RD over New River built?

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

What condition is Massee Post RD over New River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Massee Post RD over New River carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Massee Post RD over New River?

The structure is 386 ft (117.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Massee Post RD over New River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.