US Bridges

Old Cloverdale Rd. over Lookout Creek

PoorPosted for load

Dade County, Georgia · 11.2 MI S of Trenton · Structure no. 000000008350120

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Cloverdale Rd. over Lookout Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Cloverdale Rd. over Lookout Creek in Dade County, Georgia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Cloverdale Rd.
CrossesLookout Creek
Location11.2 MI S of Trenton
RouteCounty Highway 129
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.71092, -85.52745
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.5 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$384,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Cloverdale Rd. over Lookout Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Cloverdale Rd. over Lookout Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Old Cloverdale Rd. over Lookout Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Cloverdale Rd. over Lookout Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Old Cloverdale Rd. over Lookout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.