US Bridges

Amboy Road over Lime Creek

Good

Crisp County, Georgia · 2 Miles East of Arabi · Structure no. 000000008150590

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amboy Road over Lime Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Amboy Road over Lime Creek in Crisp County, Georgia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAmboy Road
CrossesLime Creek
Location2 Miles East of Arabi
RouteCounty Highway 71
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.83305, -83.70528
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$733,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Amboy Road over Lime Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Amboy Road over Lime 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Amboy Road over Lime Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Amboy Road over Lime Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Amboy Road over Lime Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.