US Bridges

Boston-Five Forks over Masse Creek Tributary

Good

Thomas County, Georgia · App 1 Mile North of Bost · Structure no. 000000027551290

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boston-Five Forks over Masse Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Boston-Five Forks over Masse Creek Tributary in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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.

It carries about 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBoston-Five Forks
CrossesMasse Creek Tributary
LocationApp 1 Mile North of Bost
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.80686, -83.79163
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic375 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boston-Five Forks over Masse Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boston-Five Forks over Masse Creek Tributary 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Boston-Five Forks over Masse Creek Tributary carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Boston-Five Forks over Masse Creek Tributary?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Boston-Five Forks over Masse Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.