US Bridges

Coffee Road over Piscola Creek Trib.

Good

Thomas County, Georgia · App 3 MI W of Barwick · Structure no. 000000027500520

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coffee Road over Piscola Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Coffee Road over Piscola Creek Trib. in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCoffee Road
CrossesPiscola Creek Trib.
LocationApp 3 MI W of Barwick
RouteCounty Highway 561
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.87891, -83.78365
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 inspectionOctober 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic1,095 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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coffee Road over Piscola Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coffee Road over Piscola Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Coffee Road over Piscola Creek Trib. carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Coffee Road over Piscola Creek Trib.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Coffee Road over Piscola Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.