US Bridges

Monticello Road over Connell Creek

Good

Thomas County, Georgia · App 10 Miles South of B · Structure no. 000000027500260

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monticello Road over Connell Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Monticello Road over Connell Creek in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 68 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2031. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMonticello Road
CrossesConnell Creek
LocationApp 10 Miles South of B
RouteCounty Highway 563
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.66698, -83.79865
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2024)
Projected traffic570 by 2031
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$733,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monticello Road over Connell Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Monticello Road over Connell 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 Monticello Road over Connell Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Monticello Road over Connell Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Monticello Road over Connell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.