US Bridges

Old Quitman Road over Masse Branch Trib

GoodPosted for load

Thomas County, Georgia · App 1.5 Miles Northwest O · Structure no. 000000027550310

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Quitman Road over Masse Branch Trib is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Quitman Road over Masse Branch Trib in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Quitman Road
CrossesMasse Branch Trib
LocationApp 1.5 Miles Northwest O
RouteCounty Highway 40
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.80756, -83.80899
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Quitman Road over Masse Branch Trib built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Quitman Road over Masse Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old Quitman Road over Masse Branch Trib carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Quitman Road over Masse Branch Trib?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Old Quitman Road over Masse Branch Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.