US Bridges

Dollar Store RD over Barnetts Creek

Fair

Thomas County, Georgia · Thomas-Grady CO Line · Structure no. 000000027551340

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dollar Store RD over Barnetts Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dollar Store RD over Barnetts Creek in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 55 years old, older 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.

It carries about 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDollar Store RD
CrossesBarnetts Creek
LocationThomas-Grady CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 74
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.97538, -84.11667
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic780 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dollar Store RD over Barnetts Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Dollar Store RD over Barnetts Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Dollar Store RD over Barnetts Creek carry?

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

How long is Dollar Store RD over Barnetts Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Dollar Store RD over Barnetts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.