Thomas County Bridge Report Card
Thomas County scores 96 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Thomas County, Georgia
Thomas County has 179 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 2 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.1% is at or below the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,128 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Thomas County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 96/100 (A). The county has 179 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 2 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,128 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 1.1% | 2.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.3% of measured traffic | 0.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.6% | 1.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 47 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 432,885 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 1.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.6% |
| Average Bridge Age | 47 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,128 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Thomas County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Road over Aucilla River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 970 | 1959 |
| Whitney Camp RD over Aucilla River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 158 | 1950 |
| SR 188 over Ochlocknee River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 740 | 1991 |
| US 19 Sbl SR 3 over Ochlocknee River | High traffic | Good | 27,600 | 1959 |
| US 84/ Sr38 over SR 3 (us 19) | High traffic | Good | 14,500 | 1958 |
| SR 3 Alt over Oquina Creek Trib | High traffic | Good | 14,000 | 1985 |
| SR 3 Alt over Oquina Creek | High traffic | Good | 13,300 | 1985 |
| SR 35- US 319 over Good Water Creek | High traffic | Good | 13,300 | 1985 |
| Sr-3 Alt S.b.l. over Csx Rr | High traffic | Good | 13,300 | 1999 |
| US 84 Ebl SR 38 over Barnetts Creek O/f | High traffic | Fair | 12,900 | 1960 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.