US Bridges

Reedy Creek Road over Tobesofkee Creek

Good

Monroe County, Georgia · 5 MI South of Forsyth · Structure no. 000000020750520

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reedy Creek Road over Tobesofkee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reedy Creek Road over Tobesofkee Creek in Monroe County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2031. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesReedy Creek Road
CrossesTobesofkee Creek
Location5 MI South of Forsyth
RouteCounty Highway 59
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.95886, -83.91634
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2024)
Projected traffic375 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reedy Creek Road over Tobesofkee Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reedy Creek Road over Tobesofkee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Reedy Creek Road over Tobesofkee Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Reedy Creek Road over Tobesofkee Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Reedy Creek Road over Tobesofkee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.