US Bridges

Lafayette Avenue over Ginger Creek Trib

Good

Fayette County, Georgia · Fayetteville City Limits · Structure no. 000000011350590

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lafayette Avenue over Ginger Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lafayette Avenue over Ginger Creek Trib in Fayette County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLafayette Avenue
CrossesGinger Creek Trib
LocationFayetteville City Limits
RouteCity Street 819
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.45017, -84.46734
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$287,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lafayette Avenue over Ginger Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lafayette Avenue over Ginger Creek Trib 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 Lafayette Avenue over Ginger Creek Trib carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lafayette Avenue over Ginger Creek Trib?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lafayette Avenue over Ginger Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.