US Bridges

Lake Clark Road over Aboothlacoosta Creek

FairPosted for load

Butts County, Georgia · Indian Springs State Park · Structure no. 000000003550190

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Lake Clark Road over Aboothlacoosta Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lake Clark Road over Aboothlacoosta Creek in Butts County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2031. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Clark Road
CrossesAboothlacoosta Creek
LocationIndian Springs State Park
RouteCounty Highway 146
CountyButts County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.24551, -83.92101
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic345 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$662,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Clark Road over Aboothlacoosta Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Clark Road over Aboothlacoosta Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Clark Road over Aboothlacoosta Creek carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Clark Road over Aboothlacoosta Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Clark Road over Aboothlacoosta Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.