US Bridges

Lawson Pond Road over Lake Lawson Drain

Good

Brooks County, Georgia · App 2.5 MI E of Morven · Structure no. 000000002700530

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawson Pond Road over Lake Lawson Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Lawson Pond Road over Lake Lawson Drain in Brooks County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLawson Pond Road
CrossesLake Lawson Drain
LocationApp 2.5 MI E of Morven
RouteCounty Highway 1780
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.948, -83.46172
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2024)
Projected traffic870 by 2031
Trucks1%
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

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 Lawson Pond Road over Lake Lawson Drain built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawson Pond Road over Lake Lawson Drain 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lawson Pond Road over Lake Lawson Drain carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lawson Pond Road over Lake Lawson Drain?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lawson Pond Road over Lake Lawson Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.