US Bridges

Monticello Road over Madre Pond Trib.

Good

Thomas County, Georgia · App 7 Miles South of Bost · Structure no. 000000027500270

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monticello Road over Madre Pond Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Monticello Road over Madre Pond Trib. in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMonticello Road
CrossesMadre Pond Trib.
LocationApp 7 Miles South of Bost
RouteCounty Highway 563
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.70071, -83.80261
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 inspectionNovember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monticello Road over Madre Pond Trib. built?

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

What condition is Monticello Road over Madre Pond Trib. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Monticello Road over Madre Pond Trib. carry?

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

How long is Monticello Road over Madre Pond Trib.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Monticello Road over Madre Pond Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.