US Bridges

Stage Road over Big Creek

GoodPosted for load

Thomas County, Georgia · App 3.9 MI E of Meigs · Structure no. 000000027550670

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
210 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stage Road over Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying Stage Road over Big Creek in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2031. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesStage Road
CrossesBig Creek
LocationApp 3.9 MI E of Meigs
RouteCounty Highway 126
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.05895, -84.02477
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadHS 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic285 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stage Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stage Road over Big Creek 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 Stage Road over Big Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stage Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Stage Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.