US Bridges

Lambs Bridge Road over Canoochee Creek

Good

Emanuel County, Georgia · 4.4 MI NE of Swainsboro · Structure no. 000000010751500

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,101
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lambs Bridge Road over Canoochee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lambs Bridge Road over Canoochee Creek in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,101 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLambs Bridge Road
CrossesCanoochee Creek
Location4.4 MI NE of Swainsboro
RouteCounty Highway 1853
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.57094, -82.26721
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,101 (2024)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$32 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lambs Bridge Road over Canoochee Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lambs Bridge Road over Canoochee 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lambs Bridge Road over Canoochee Creek carry?

About 2,101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Lambs Bridge Road over Canoochee Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Lambs Bridge Road over Canoochee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.