Montpelier Sprgs over Tobesofkee Creek
FairPosted for loadMonroe County, Georgia · 4 MI S of Forsyth · Structure no. 000000020750120
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Montpelier Sprgs over Tobesofkee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Montpelier Sprgs over Tobesofkee Creek in Monroe County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2031. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Montpelier Sprgs over Tobesofkee Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Montpelier Sprgs over Tobesofkee Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Montpelier Sprgs over Tobesofkee Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Montpelier Sprgs over Tobesofkee Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Montpelier Sprgs over Tobesofkee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.