US Bridges

Thompson Br Road over Yellow Creek

Good

Hall County, Georgia · 9.3 MI W of Clermount · Structure no. 000000013900280

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,320
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson Br Road over Yellow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Thompson Br Road over Yellow Creek in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 9,320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,875 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesThompson Br Road
CrossesYellow Creek
Location9.3 MI W of Clermount
RouteState Highway 60
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.44276, -83.93021
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic9,320 (2024)
Projected traffic10,875 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thompson Br Road over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thompson Br Road over Yellow 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Thompson Br Road over Yellow Creek carry?

About 9,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Thompson Br Road over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Thompson Br Road over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.