US Bridges

Fairview Road over Lick Creek

Good

Gordon County, Georgia · 0.8 MI E of Sugar Valley · Structure no. 000000012950770

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Road over Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fairview Road over Lick Creek in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFairview Road
CrossesLick Creek
Location0.8 MI E of Sugar Valley
RouteCounty Highway 473
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.55741, -84.99844
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairview Road over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview Road over Lick 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Fairview Road over Lick Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairview Road over Lick Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Fairview Road over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.