US Bridges

Tommy Purvis RD over Horse Creek

Good

Taylor County, Georgia · In Pottersville · Structure no. 000000026950280

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
240 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tommy Purvis RD over Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tommy Purvis RD over Horse Creek in Taylor County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTommy Purvis RD
CrossesHorse Creek
LocationIn Pottersville
RouteCounty Highway 1154
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.51398, -84.12245
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans21
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tommy Purvis RD over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tommy Purvis RD over Horse 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 Horse Creek carry?

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

How long is Tommy Purvis RD over Horse Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Tommy Purvis RD over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.