US Bridges

Boyt Road over Tobler Creek

GoodPosted for load

Upson County, Georgia · 2 MI NW of Yatesville · Structure no. 000000029350260

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boyt Road over Tobler Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Boyt Road over Tobler Creek in Upson County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBoyt Road
CrossesTobler Creek
Location2 MI NW of Yatesville
RouteCounty Highway 225
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.93997, -84.15978
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$715,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boyt Road over Tobler Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boyt Road over Tobler 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Boyt Road over Tobler Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Boyt Road over Tobler Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Boyt Road over Tobler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.