US Bridges

Old Thomasville RD over Barnetts Creek

Good

Grady County, Georgia · Thomas County Line · Structure no. 000000013151120

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
375 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Thomasville RD over Barnetts Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Thomasville RD over Barnetts Creek in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,185 by 2031. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Thomasville RD
CrossesBarnetts Creek
LocationThomas County Line
RouteCounty Highway 1543
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.90599, -84.0764
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2024)
Projected traffic1,185 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$50 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Thomasville RD over Barnetts Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Thomasville RD over Barnetts 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Old Thomasville RD over Barnetts Creek carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Thomasville RD over Barnetts Creek?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old Thomasville RD over Barnetts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.