US Bridges

Meigs Post Road over Little Creek

Good

Thomas County, Georgia · 3 Miles Northeast of Meig · Structure no. 000000027551380

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meigs Post Road over Little Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Meigs Post Road over Little Creek in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMeigs Post Road
CrossesLittle Creek
Location3 Miles Northeast of Meig
RouteCounty Highway 1205
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.07717, -84.01633
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic930 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meigs Post Road over Little Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meigs Post Road over Little 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Meigs Post Road over Little Creek carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meigs Post Road over Little Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Meigs Post Road over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.