US Bridges

Twelve Mile Post R over Mckeever Creek

FairPosted for load

Thomas County, Georgia · APP.9 5 Miles SW of Bosto · Structure no. 000000027551620

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twelve Mile Post R over Mckeever Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twelve Mile Post R over Mckeever Creek in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2031. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesTwelve Mile Post R
CrossesMckeever Creek
LocationAPP.9 5 Miles SW of Bosto
RouteCounty Highway 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.69125, -83.90063
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic165 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$275,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twelve Mile Post R over Mckeever Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twelve Mile Post R over Mckeever 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Twelve Mile Post R over Mckeever Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Twelve Mile Post R over Mckeever Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Twelve Mile Post R over Mckeever Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.