Thomas Mill Road over Pessell Creek
FairSumter County, Georgia · 5.5 MI S of Plains · Structure no. 000000026150320
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 519
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thomas Mill Road over Pessell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Thomas Mill Road over Pessell Creek in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thomas Mill Road over Pessell Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thomas Mill Road over Pessell 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Thomas Mill Road over Pessell Creek carry?
About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Thomas Mill Road over Pessell Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Thomas Mill Road over Pessell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.