Claude Sims Road over Tesnatee Creek
GoodWhite County, Georgia · 1.9 MI NW of Cleveland · Structure no. 000000031150470
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 126
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Claude Sims Road over Tesnatee Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Claude Sims Road over Tesnatee Creek in White County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,545 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Claude Sims Road over Tesnatee Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Claude Sims Road over Tesnatee 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 Claude Sims Road over Tesnatee Creek carry?
About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Claude Sims Road over Tesnatee Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Claude Sims Road over Tesnatee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.