Herndan Road over Buckhead Creek
PoorBurke County, Georgia · 10.2 MI S of Waynesboro · Structure no. 000000003300410
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Herndan Road over Buckhead Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Herndan Road over Buckhead Creek in Burke County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2031. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Herndan Road over Buckhead Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Herndan Road over Buckhead Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Herndan Road over Buckhead Creek carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Herndan Road over Buckhead Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Herndan Road over Buckhead Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.