US Bridges

Coffee Road over Piscola Creek

Good

Thomas County, Georgia · App 2 MI W of Barwick · Structure no. 000000027500530

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coffee Road over Piscola Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Coffee Road over Piscola Creek in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCoffee Road
CrossesPiscola Creek
LocationApp 2 MI W of Barwick
RouteCounty Highway 561
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.88115, -83.77191
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (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$381,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coffee Road over Piscola Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coffee Road over Piscola 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Coffee Road over Piscola Creek carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Coffee Road over Piscola Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Coffee Road over Piscola Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.