US Bridges

Lakeside Drive over Tanyard Branch

Good

Baldwin County, Georgia · 1.4 MI N of Milledgeville · Structure no. 000000000900370

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,480
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeside Drive over Tanyard Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Lakeside Drive over Tanyard Branch in Baldwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 4,480 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,815 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLakeside Drive
CrossesTanyard Branch
Location1.4 MI N of Milledgeville
RouteCity Street 3108
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.09953, -83.23976
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,480 (2024)
Projected traffic4,815 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeside Drive over Tanyard Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeside Drive over Tanyard Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lakeside Drive over Tanyard Branch carry?

About 4,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lakeside Drive over Tanyard Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Lakeside Drive over Tanyard Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.