Old Lexington RD over Big Creek
FairClarke County, Georgia · 4.5 MI S of Winterville · Structure no. 000000005900700
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 720
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Lexington RD over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Lexington RD over Big Creek in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2031. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Lexington RD over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Lexington RD over Big 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Old Lexington RD over Big Creek carry?
About 720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Lexington RD over Big Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Old Lexington RD over Big Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.