US Bridges

Old Cloverdale RD over Lookout Creek

Good

Dade County, Georgia · 3 MI S of Rising Fawn · Structure no. 000000008350300

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Cloverdale RD over Lookout Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Cloverdale RD over Lookout Creek in Dade County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Cloverdale RD
CrossesLookout Creek
Location3 MI S of Rising Fawn
RouteCounty Highway 129
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.71628, -85.52644
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$475,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Cloverdale RD over Lookout Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Cloverdale RD over Lookout 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 Old Cloverdale RD over Lookout Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Cloverdale RD over Lookout Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Cloverdale RD over Lookout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.