US Bridges

Gilpin Road over Germany Creek

Good

McDuffie County, Georgia · 6.75 MI NE of Thomson · Structure no. 000000018950130

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilpin Road over Germany Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gilpin Road over Germany Creek in McDuffie County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGilpin Road
CrossesGermany Creek
Location6.75 MI NE of Thomson
RouteCounty Highway 22
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.55823, -82.4671
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.4 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 traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic900 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$334,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gilpin Road over Germany Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gilpin Road over Germany 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 Gilpin Road over Germany Creek carry?

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

How long is Gilpin Road over Germany Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Gilpin Road over Germany Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.