US Bridges

Salem Road over Piscola Creek Trib

Good

Thomas County, Georgia · App. 2.5 Miles Northwest · Structure no. 000000027551520

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Road over Piscola Creek Trib is a concrete slab carrying Salem Road over Piscola Creek Trib in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSalem Road
CrossesPiscola Creek Trib
LocationApp. 2.5 Miles Northwest
RouteCounty Highway 301
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.91555, -83.77882
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic300 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$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salem Road over Piscola Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem Road over Piscola Creek Trib 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Salem Road over Piscola Creek Trib carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Salem Road over Piscola Creek Trib?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Salem Road over Piscola Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.