US Bridges

Drayton Road over Limestone Creek

Good

Crisp County, Georgia · App. 6 Miles Northwest of · Structure no. 000000008100390

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drayton Road over Limestone Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Drayton Road over Limestone Creek in Crisp County, Georgia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 52 years old, older 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesDrayton Road
CrossesLimestone Creek
LocationApp. 6 Miles Northwest of
RouteCounty Highway 533
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.02275, -83.92344
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2024)
Projected traffic435 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Drayton Road over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Drayton Road over Limestone 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Drayton Road over Limestone Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Drayton Road over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Drayton Road over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.