US Bridges

Walcott Street over Bruces Branch

Good

Thomas County, Georgia · Thomasville - W Section · Structure no. 000000027500600

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,190
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walcott Street over Bruces Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Walcott Street over Bruces Branch in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,760 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWalcott Street
CrossesBruces Branch
LocationThomasville - W Section
RouteCity Street 4520
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.85233, -83.97861
Functional classUrban 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,190 (2024)
Projected traffic2,760 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walcott Street over Bruces Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walcott Street over Bruces Branch 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 Walcott Street over Bruces Branch carry?

About 1,190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Walcott Street over Bruces Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Walcott Street over Bruces Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.