US Bridges

Lovvorn Road over Buck Creek

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Georgia · 2.7 Miles West of SR 166 · Structure no. 000000004500680

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,506
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lovvorn Road over Buck Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lovvorn Road over Buck Creek in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 8,506 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,660 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLovvorn Road
CrossesBuck Creek
Location2.7 Miles West of SR 166
RouteCity Street 805
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.58289, -85.12875
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,506 (2024)
Projected traffic3,660 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$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lovvorn Road over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovvorn Road over Buck 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lovvorn Road over Buck Creek carry?

About 8,506 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lovvorn Road over Buck Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lovvorn Road over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.