US Bridges

Pope Road over Piscola Creek Trib.

Good

Thomas County, Georgia · App 1 MI NW of Barwick · Structure no. 000000027550280

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pope Road over Piscola Creek Trib. is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Pope Road over Piscola Creek Trib. in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPope Road
CrossesPiscola Creek Trib.
LocationApp 1 MI NW of Barwick
RouteCounty Highway 36
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.90392, -83.75548
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pope Road over Piscola Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pope 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 Pope Road over Piscola Creek Trib. carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pope Road over Piscola Creek Trib.?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pope Road over Piscola Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.