US Bridges

Old Lexington RD over Shoal Creek

Good

Clarke County, Georgia · 4.5 MI S of Winterville · Structure no. 000000005900680

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Lexington RD over Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Lexington RD over Shoal Creek in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,415 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Lexington RD
CrossesShoal Creek
Location4.5 MI S of Winterville
RouteCounty Highway 2881
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.90408, -83.2953
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2024)
Projected traffic2,415 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Lexington RD over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Lexington RD over Shoal 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Old Lexington RD over Shoal Creek carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Lexington RD over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old Lexington RD over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.