US Bridges

Meigs Post Road over Big Creek Tributary

Good

Thomas County, Georgia · 3.1 Miles Northeast of M · Structure no. 000000027551450

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meigs Post Road over Big Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Meigs Post Road over Big Creek Tributary in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMeigs Post Road
CrossesBig Creek Tributary
Location3.1 Miles Northeast of M
RouteCounty Highway 1205
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.07735, -84.03807
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic390 (2024)
Projected traffic450 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$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meigs Post Road over Big Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meigs Post Road over Big 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Meigs Post Road over Big Creek Tributary carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meigs Post Road over Big Creek Tributary?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Meigs Post Road over Big Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.