US Bridges

Emerald Lake Drive over Emerald Lake

Good

Fayette County, Georgia · 3.1 M SE of Fayetteville · Structure no. 000000011350830

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emerald Lake Drive over Emerald Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Emerald Lake Drive over Emerald Lake in Fayette County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2028. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesEmerald Lake Drive
CrossesEmerald Lake
Location3.1 M SE of Fayetteville
RouteCounty Highway 99999
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.42601, -84.42194
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic250 by 2028
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$5.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Emerald Lake Drive over Emerald Lake built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emerald Lake Drive over Emerald Lake 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Emerald Lake Drive over Emerald Lake carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Emerald Lake Drive over Emerald Lake?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Emerald Lake Drive over Emerald Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.