US Bridges

Tisha Cooper RD over E Br. of Barnetts Crk

GoodPosted for load

Thomas County, Georgia · App 3 MI SW of Meigs · Structure no. 000000027550850

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tisha Cooper RD over E Br. of Barnetts Crk is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tisha Cooper RD over E Br. of Barnetts Crk in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2031. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTisha Cooper RD
CrossesE Br. of Barnetts Crk
LocationApp 3 MI SW of Meigs
RouteCounty Highway 163
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.02973, -84.10589
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 inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic15 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$375,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tisha Cooper RD over E Br. of Barnetts Crk built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tisha Cooper RD over E Br. of 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Tisha Cooper RD over E Br. of Barnetts Crk carry?

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

How long is Tisha Cooper RD over E Br. of Barnetts Crk?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Tisha Cooper RD over E Br. of Barnetts Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.