Old Metcalf Road over Wards Creek
Thomas County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Old Metcalf Road over Wards Creek in Thomas County, Georgia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 4,983 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 126 of the 179 inventoried bridges in Thomas County rated good (70.4%); 2 (1.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated December 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 81 ft |
| Location | 4 Miles South of Thomasvi |
| NBI structure number | 000000027500200 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Thomas County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 19 Sbl SR 3 over Ochlocknee River | 1959 | 27,600 | Good |
| US 84/ SR38 over SR 3 (US 19) | 1958 | 14,500 | Good |
| SR 3 Alt over Oquina Creek Trib | 1985 | 14,000 | Good |
| SR 3 Alt over Oquina Creek | 1985 | 13,300 | Good |
| SR 35- US 319 over Good Water Creek | 1985 | 13,300 | Good |
| SR-3 Alt S.b.l. over CSX RR | 1999 | 13,300 | Good |
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