US Bridges

Gene Nix Road over Tesnatee Creek

FairPosted for load

White County, Georgia · 4.7 MI SW of Cleveland · Structure no. 000000031150200

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gene Nix Road over Tesnatee Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gene Nix Road over Tesnatee Creek in White County, Georgia. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGene Nix Road
CrossesTesnatee Creek
Location4.7 MI SW of Cleveland
RouteCounty Highway 148
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.56855, -83.83584
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$322,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gene Nix Road over Tesnatee Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Gene Nix Road over Tesnatee 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 Gene Nix Road over Tesnatee Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gene Nix Road over Tesnatee Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Gene Nix Road over Tesnatee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.