US Bridges

Lawson Pond Road over Little River Overflow

GoodPosted for load

Brooks County, Georgia · App 4 MI NE of Morven · Structure no. 000000002700550

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
363 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawson Pond Road over Little River Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying Lawson Pond Road over Little River Overflow 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2031. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLawson Pond Road
CrossesLittle River Overflow
LocationApp 4 MI NE of Morven
RouteCounty Highway 1780
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.97081, -83.4478
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawson Pond Road over Little River Overflow built?

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

What condition is Lawson Pond Road over Little River Overflow 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 Little River Overflow carry?

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

How long is Lawson Pond Road over Little River Overflow?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lawson Pond Road over Little River Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.