US Bridges

Lowery Road over Horton Creek

Good

Fayette County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Brooks · Structure no. 000000011350180

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,460
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowery Road over Horton Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lowery Road over Horton Creek in Fayette County, Georgia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 1,460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLowery Road
CrossesHorton Creek
Location3 MI NE of Brooks
RouteCounty Highway 188
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.31535, -84.41768
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,460 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lowery Road over Horton Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Lowery Road over Horton 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lowery Road over Horton Creek carry?

About 1,460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lowery Road over Horton Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lowery Road over Horton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.