US Bridges

Post Road over Town Creek Trib

Fair

Jeff Davis County, Georgia · 3.6 MI SE of Denton · Structure no. 000000016150140

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Post Road over Town Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Post Road over Town Creek Trib in Jeff Davis County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPost Road
CrossesTown Creek Trib
Location3.6 MI SE of Denton
RouteCounty Highway 298
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.68592, -82.6524
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2024)
Projected traffic420 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Post Road over Town Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Post Road over Town Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Post Road over Town Creek Trib carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Post Road over Town Creek Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Post Road over Town Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.