US Bridges

Teal Road over South Fork Upatoi Creek

Good

Talbot County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Geneva · Structure no. 000000026350480

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Teal Road over South Fork Upatoi Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Teal Road over South Fork Upatoi Creek in Talbot 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 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTeal Road
CrossesSouth Fork Upatoi Creek
Location2 MI W of Geneva
RouteCounty Highway 96
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.5842, -84.58176
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
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 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Teal Road over South Fork Upatoi Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Teal Road over South Fork Upatoi 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 Teal Road over South Fork Upatoi Creek carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Teal Road over South Fork Upatoi Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Teal Road over South Fork Upatoi Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.