US Bridges

Ozell Road over Piscola Creek

Fair

Thomas County, Georgia · App 4 MI NE of Boston · Structure no. 000000027550220

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ozell Road over Piscola Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Ozell Road over Piscola Creek in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 52 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2031. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOzell Road
CrossesPiscola Creek
LocationApp 4 MI NE of Boston
RouteCounty Highway 33
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.85009, -83.77007
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic480 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$791,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ozell Road over Piscola Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Ozell Road over Piscola Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Ozell Road over Piscola Creek carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ozell Road over Piscola Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ozell Road over Piscola Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.