Meigs Post Road over Big Creek
GoodThomas County, Georgia · 3 Miles Northeast of Meig · Structure no. 000000027551390
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meigs Post Road over Big Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Meigs Post Road over Big 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2031. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meigs Post Road over Big Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meigs Post Road over Big 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 Big Creek carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Meigs Post Road over Big Creek?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Meigs Post Road over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.