US Bridges

Dollar Store RD over E Br. Barnetts Crk

Good

Thomas County, Georgia · 2.5 MI W of Ochlocknee · Structure no. 000000027550450

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dollar Store RD over E Br. Barnetts Crk is a concrete channel beam carrying Dollar Store RD over E Br. Barnetts Crk in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 51 years old, older 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDollar Store RD
CrossesE Br. Barnetts Crk
Location2.5 MI W of Ochlocknee
RouteCounty Highway 74
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.97688, -84.09581
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2024)
Projected traffic780 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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dollar Store RD over E Br. Barnetts Crk built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Dollar Store RD over E Br. Barnetts Crk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Dollar Store RD over E Br. Barnetts Crk carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dollar Store RD over E Br. Barnetts Crk?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Dollar Store RD over E Br. Barnetts Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.