US Bridges

CR 259 over Thomas Creek

Good

Tattnall County, Georgia · 3 MI S of Reidsville · Structure no. 000000026750230

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 259 over Thomas Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 259 over Thomas Creek in Tattnall County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 259
CrossesThomas Creek
Location3 MI S of Reidsville
RouteCounty Highway 259
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.03407, -82.10365
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2024)
Projected traffic495 by 2031
Trucks9%
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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 259 over Thomas Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 259 over Thomas 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 259 over Thomas Creek carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 259 over Thomas Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 259 over Thomas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.