US Bridges

Old Quitman Road over Piscola Creek

Good

Thomas County, Georgia · 2.5 MI NE of Boston · Structure no. 000000027551330

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Quitman Road over Piscola Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Quitman Road over Piscola Creek in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld Quitman Road
CrossesPiscola Creek
Location2.5 MI NE of Boston
RouteCounty Highway 40
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.81456, -83.74869
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Old Quitman Road over Piscola Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Quitman Road over Piscola 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old Quitman Road over Piscola Creek carry?

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

How long is Old Quitman Road over Piscola Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Old Quitman Road over Piscola Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.