US Bridges

Coffee Road over Aucilla River

PoorClosed to traffic

Thomas County, Georgia · App 6 MI W of Barwick · Structure no. 000000027500510

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
116 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coffee Road over Aucilla River is a concrete tee beam carrying Coffee Road over Aucilla River in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 970 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2031. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCoffee Road
CrossesAucilla River
LocationApp 6 MI W of Barwick
RouteCounty Highway 561
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.88154, -83.85061
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2024)
Projected traffic1,380 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$680,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coffee Road over Aucilla River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coffee Road over Aucilla River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Coffee Road over Aucilla River carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Coffee Road over Aucilla River?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coffee Road over Aucilla River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.