US Bridges

Christmas Lane over Sand Creek Trib

Good

Baldwin County, Georgia · 10 MI NW of Milledgeville · Structure no. 000000000950080

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Christmas Lane over Sand Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Christmas Lane over Sand Creek Trib in Baldwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesChristmas Lane
CrossesSand Creek Trib
Location10 MI NW of Milledgeville
RouteCounty Highway 86
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.12173, -83.38955
Functional classRural Local

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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Christmas Lane over Sand Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Christmas Lane over Sand Creek Trib 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 Christmas Lane over Sand Creek Trib carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Christmas Lane over Sand Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Christmas Lane over Sand Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.