US Bridges

Marks Road over Thomasson Creek

Good

Haralson County, Georgia · 10.4 MI NE of Buchanan · Structure no. 000000014350890

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marks Road over Thomasson Creek is a steel culvert carrying Marks Road over Thomasson Creek in Haralson County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 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 30 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMarks Road
CrossesThomasson Creek
Location10.4 MI NE of Buchanan
RouteCounty Highway 271
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.89279, -85.04629
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marks Road over Thomasson Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marks Road over Thomasson 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Marks Road over Thomasson Creek carry?

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

How long is Marks Road over Thomasson Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Marks Road over Thomasson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.