US Bridges

Locust Road over Indian Creek Trib

Fair

Butts County, Georgia · 3 MI SW of Jenkinsburg · Structure no. 000000003550420

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust Road over Indian Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Locust Road over Indian Creek Trib in Butts County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 194 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLocust Road
CrossesIndian Creek Trib
Location3 MI SW of Jenkinsburg
RouteCounty Highway 227
CountyButts County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.30156, -84.08057
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2024)
Projected traffic250 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$124,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Locust Road over Indian Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Locust Road over Indian Creek Trib 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 Locust Road over Indian Creek Trib carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Locust Road over Indian Creek Trib?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Locust Road over Indian Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.