US Bridges

Old Dixie Highway over Lynn Creek

Good

Gordon County, Georgia · 5 MI S of Calhoun · Structure no. 000000012950930

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,730
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Dixie Highway over Lynn Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Dixie Highway over Lynn Creek in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,475 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Dixie Highway
CrossesLynn Creek
Location5 MI S of Calhoun
RouteCounty Highway 334
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.4312, -84.92711
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,730 (2024)
Projected traffic2,475 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$298,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Dixie Highway over Lynn Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Dixie Highway over Lynn 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old Dixie Highway over Lynn Creek carry?

About 3,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Dixie Highway over Lynn Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Old Dixie Highway over Lynn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.