Watkins Road over Masse Creek Tributary
FairThomas County, Georgia · App 2.5 MI SE of Boston · Structure no. 000000027550350
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watkins Road over Masse Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Watkins Road over Masse Creek Tributary in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watkins Road over Masse Creek Tributary built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Watkins Road over Masse Creek Tributary 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 Watkins Road over Masse Creek Tributary carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Watkins Road over Masse Creek Tributary?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Watkins Road over Masse Creek Tributary?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.