US Bridges

Lees Mill Road over Tar Creek

Good

Fayette County, Georgia · 4.2 MI NW of Fayetteville · Structure no. 000000011350720

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,369
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lees Mill Road over Tar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lees Mill Road over Tar Creek in Fayette County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 5,369 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,285 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLees Mill Road
CrossesTar Creek
Location4.2 MI NW of Fayetteville
RouteCounty Highway 357
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.50408, -84.52164
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,369 (2024)
Projected traffic3,285 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2.8 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lees Mill Road over Tar Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lees Mill Road over Tar 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 Lees Mill Road over Tar Creek carry?

About 5,369 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Lees Mill Road over Tar Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lees Mill Road over Tar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.