US Bridges

Mccurley Road over Big Toms Creek

Good

Stephens County, Georgia · 2.8 MI SW of Avalon · Structure no. 000000025750010

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccurley Road over Big Toms Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mccurley Road over Big Toms Creek in Stephens County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMccurley Road
CrossesBig Toms Creek
Location2.8 MI SW of Avalon
RouteCounty Highway 13
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.488, -83.23996
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccurley Road over Big Toms Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccurley Road over Big Toms 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Mccurley Road over Big Toms Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mccurley Road over Big Toms Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mccurley Road over Big Toms Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.