US Bridges

Thompson Pond Road over Tiger Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Georgia · 4 Miles S.E. of Tarrytown · Structure no. 000000020950210

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson Pond Road over Tiger Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Thompson Pond Road over Tiger Creek in Montgomery County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesThompson Pond Road
CrossesTiger Creek
Location4 Miles S.E. of Tarrytown
RouteCounty Highway 1901
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.30322, -82.48809
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2024)
Projected traffic480 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thompson Pond Road over Tiger Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thompson Pond Road over Tiger 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Thompson Pond Road over Tiger Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Thompson Pond Road over Tiger Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Thompson Pond Road over Tiger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.