US Bridges

Mccorkles Curve RD over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Upson County, Georgia · 6 MI N of Thomaston · Structure no. 000000029300040

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccorkles Curve RD over Five Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mccorkles Curve RD over Five Mile Creek in Upson County, Georgia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMccorkles Curve RD
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location6 MI N of Thomaston
RouteCounty Highway 487
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.97699, -84.31628
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccorkles Curve RD over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccorkles Curve RD over Five Mile 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mccorkles Curve RD over Five Mile Creek carry?

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

How long is Mccorkles Curve RD over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Mccorkles Curve RD over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.