US Bridges

Thompson Town RD over Big Drain Creek

Good

Miller County, Georgia · App .5 MI NW of Babcock · Structure no. 000000020150020

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson Town RD over Big Drain Creek is a concrete slab carrying Thompson Town RD over Big Drain Creek in Miller County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesThompson Town RD
CrossesBig Drain Creek
LocationApp .5 MI NW of Babcock
RouteCounty Highway 13
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.1184, -84.64489
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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$586,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thompson Town RD over Big Drain Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thompson Town RD over Big Drain 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 2024.

How much traffic does Thompson Town RD over Big Drain Creek carry?

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

How long is Thompson Town RD over Big Drain Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Thompson Town RD over Big Drain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.