US Bridges

Coffee Road over Lost Creek

Good

Thomas County, Georgia · 7.5 MI W of Barwick · Structure no. 000000027551700

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coffee Road over Lost Creek is a concrete slab carrying Coffee Road over Lost Creek in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCoffee Road
CrossesLost Creek
Location7.5 MI W of Barwick
RouteCounty Highway 561
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.89286, -83.87282
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2024)
Projected traffic1,530 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$8 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coffee Road over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coffee Road over Lost 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Coffee Road over Lost Creek carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Coffee Road over Lost Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Coffee Road over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.