US Bridges

Tommy Purvis RD over Meadow Creek

Good

Taylor County, Georgia · 5 MI SW of Pottersville · Structure no. 000000026900330

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tommy Purvis RD over Meadow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tommy Purvis RD over Meadow Creek in Taylor County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTommy Purvis RD
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location5 MI SW of Pottersville
RouteCounty Highway 1154
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.4724, -84.18133
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
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 traffic440 (2024)
Projected traffic810 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tommy Purvis RD over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tommy Purvis RD over Meadow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Tommy Purvis RD over Meadow Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tommy Purvis RD over Meadow Creek?

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

Who owns Tommy Purvis RD over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.