Thundering Springs over Spring Creek
FairUpson County, Georgia · 11 MI NW of Thomaston · Structure no. 000000029350040
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thundering Springs over Spring Creek is a steel culvert carrying Thundering Springs over Spring Creek in Upson County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thundering Springs over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thundering Springs over Spring 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 Thundering Springs over Spring Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Thundering Springs over Spring Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Thundering Springs over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.