US Bridges

Mayfield Road over Little Sandy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Butts County, Georgia · 2 MI SE of Flovilla · Structure no. 000000003550450

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mayfield Road over Little Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mayfield Road over Little Sandy Creek in Butts County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMayfield Road
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location2 MI SE of Flovilla
RouteCounty Highway 125
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.2371, -83.85108
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$369,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mayfield Road over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mayfield Road over Little Sandy Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mayfield Road over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mayfield Road over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mayfield Road over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.