US Bridges

Lane Bridge Road over Spring Creek

GoodPosted for load

Decatur County, Georgia · 5 MI N of Brinson · Structure no. 000000008750500

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
384 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lane Bridge Road over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lane Bridge Road over Spring Creek in Decatur County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLane Bridge Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location5 MI N of Brinson
RouteCounty Highway 391
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.04007, -84.73896
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length384 ft (117 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lane Bridge Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lane Bridge Road over Spring 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lane Bridge Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lane Bridge Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lane Bridge Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.