Twelve Mile Post R over Wards Creek
FairPosted for loadThomas County, Georgia · APP.9.6 Miles SW of Boste · Structure no. 000000027551630
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Twelve Mile Post R over Wards Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twelve Mile Post R over Wards 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 5 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Twelve Mile Post R over Wards Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Twelve Mile Post R over Wards 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 Wards Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Twelve Mile Post R over Wards Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Twelve Mile Post R over Wards Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.