US Bridges

Lower Lumpkin RD over Tolannee Creek

Good

Quitman County, Georgia · 1 MI E of Georgetown · Structure no. 000000023900070

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Lumpkin RD over Tolannee Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lower Lumpkin RD over Tolannee Creek in Quitman County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLower Lumpkin RD
CrossesTolannee Creek
Location1 MI E of Georgetown
RouteCounty Highway 1161
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.87609, -85.08007
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic315 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Lumpkin RD over Tolannee Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Lumpkin RD over Tolannee 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lower Lumpkin RD over Tolannee Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lower Lumpkin RD over Tolannee Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Lower Lumpkin RD over Tolannee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.