US Bridges

Toms Creek Road over Toms Creek

Good

Echols County, Georgia · 10.5 MI SE of Tarver · Structure no. 000000010150230

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
163 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Toms Creek Road over Toms Creek is a concrete slab carrying Toms Creek Road over Toms Creek in Echols County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesToms Creek Road
CrossesToms Creek
Location10.5 MI SE of Tarver
RouteCounty Highway 35
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.65381, -82.75646
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Toms Creek Road over Toms Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Toms Creek Road over Toms 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Toms Creek Road over Toms Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Toms Creek Road over Toms Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Toms Creek Road over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.