US Bridges

Thunder Road over Nails Creek Trib

PoorPosted for load

Franklin County, Georgia · 5.5 MI SW of Carnesville · Structure no. 000000011950810

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thunder Road over Nails Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thunder Road over Nails Creek Trib in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesThunder Road
CrossesNails Creek Trib
Location5.5 MI SW of Carnesville
RouteCounty Highway 282
CountyFranklin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.302, -83.28603
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.5 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic15 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$107,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thunder Road over Nails Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thunder Road over Nails Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Thunder Road over Nails Creek Trib carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Thunder Road over Nails Creek Trib?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Thunder Road over Nails Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.