US Bridges

Tisha Cooper RD over E Br of Barnetts Crk TR

FairPosted for load

Thomas County, Georgia · App 3 MI SW of Meigs · Structure no. 000000027550860

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tisha Cooper RD over E Br of Barnetts Crk TR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tisha Cooper RD over E Br of Barnetts Crk TR 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. 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 75 ft (22.9 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 TR
LocationApp 3 MI SW of Meigs
RouteCounty Highway 163
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.03, -84.10691
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating19 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$440,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

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

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

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.