US Bridges

Quail Farm Road over Big Brier Creek

GoodPosted for load

McDuffie County, Georgia · 6.1 MI SW of Thomson · Structure no. 000000018950070

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quail Farm Road over Big Brier Creek is a concrete slab carrying Quail Farm Road over Big Brier Creek in McDuffie County, Georgia. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesQuail Farm Road
CrossesBig Brier Creek
Location6.1 MI SW of Thomson
RouteCounty Highway 125
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.37827, -82.49379
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quail Farm Road over Big Brier Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Quail Farm Road over Big Brier 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Quail Farm Road over Big Brier Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Quail Farm Road over Big Brier Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Quail Farm Road over Big Brier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.