Lower Meigs Road over Lost Creek Overflow
GoodColquitt County, Georgia · 14.5 MI SW of Moultrie · Structure no. 000000007100520
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 228 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Meigs Road over Lost Creek Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying Lower Meigs Road over Lost Creek Overflow in Colquitt 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2031. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Meigs Road over Lost Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower Meigs Road over Lost Creek Overflow 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Lower Meigs Road over Lost Creek Overflow carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lower Meigs Road over Lost Creek Overflow?
The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Meigs Road over Lost Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.